Cynthia Sedlezky

Cynthia Sedlezky asked Jeff Hobbs:

Hi Jeff, I just wanted to let you know that I read The Short Tragic Life of Robert Peace three years ago now, and I am still talking about it. In fact, I am currently interviewing for medical schools, and I have brought this book up as one of the most important and impactful books I have ever read. Thank you for impacting my life with this book. And for following my reviews on Goodreads!?

Jeff Hobbs Thank you so much for this kindest of messages. I’m sorry I’m only just getting to it now. It means a lot, for real. I miss him. The film adaptation is now on Netflix. I hope you have been well in the meantime and I’d be interested in learning of any other book recommendations you might have that have similarly moved you? Best, Jeff

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Susan Wolfert

Susan Wolfert asked Jeff Hobbs:

Hi Jeff, Inasmuch as the story about Rob was also a story about you, did you find it difficult to tell? Did you get any push back from others in the story? Did you ever feel threatened in the course of your research? I hope your wonderful book inspires people in difficult circumstances to see their own potential and elite schools to do more for students facing the kind of transition Rob was. Susan

Vicki

Vicki asked Jeff Hobbs:

I have a few questions but they won’t fit here so will ask each separately. My first is about Skeet Douglas. I tried to find info but only found his post conviction ruling. Do you believe he was guilty. Things were way too sketchy to me. The survivor’s story and waiting, etc. As we all know, most cops are good but being set up happens and it seems things were too convenient for someone that seemed very intelligent?

Lenora Patterson

Lenora Patterson asked Jeff Hobbs:

Jeff, just want to thank you for your dedication to sharing this story and doing so in such a beautiful way. I've had the most emotional response to this book, greater than anything I've ever read. In the time that has passed since the book was published, how have your feelings about Rob's life, tragic events death, and still unsolved murder evolved? Is there anything you would change about how you told his story?

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