Toni Nadine
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Jeff Hobbs:
Hello, Do you recommend this book to young black males and what age? TNT
Jeff Hobbs
Hi Toni, thank you for asking this. It is hard to answer objectively. But I would put forward that, having had the privilege of visiting many dozens of urban high school and HBCU classrooms to facilitate conversations about Rob Peace—there is something about Rob’s character and his story that compels young men, and particularly young black men, to share their own stories in different ways—to just talk and listen to each other with some degree of respect and vulnerability. That alone can be meaningful and important. So I think the answer is yes, due to having seen that unfold so many times. Sincerely, Jeff
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Kristine R.
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Jeff Hobbs:
I'm in 8th grade and am currently enrolled in Wight Foundation, a boarding school prep program in Newark. We have read "Best Intentions: The Education and Killing of Edmund Perry", which is about a boy similar to Peace. Was there any inspiration, such as Perry, to write this book? If so, can you explain how Peace and Perry are similar people; if not, can you please share your motivation in writing this story?
Kristen
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Jeff Hobbs:
Thank you for writing "The Short and Tragic life of Robert Peace." I finished it yesterday and today I am going back over it. I cannot shake it and Rob from my mind. I teach students who remind me of him and the message you share is extremely powerful. I had been delaying finishing the book for some time since I knew the ending. Thank you for spending so much time on this book and sharing his story?
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