Seung Mo

Seung Mo asked Jeff Hobbs:

Hello Jeff, id like to thank you for the wonderful book that you have written knowing how hard it would have been for you writing about one of your closest friend loss. What or who do you think had the most impact in success of Roberts success with education?

Jeff Hobbs Hi and thank you for reading and reaching out so thoughtfully -- it means an awful lot, for real. So sorry for the years-long delay in responding. I really don't spend time on social websites but am trying to be better about that, as my next book called Show Them You're Good comes out in August, about young men in different neighborhoods finishing high school and aspiring for college. As for your question, it can't be answered without mentioning both his mother and father--his other who fiercely loved and sacrificed for him, his father who used prison phones to call and go over his homework. And the most meaningful part of writing the book was spending time at St. Benedict's, his high school, where he definitely thrived under the strict demands. I hope that answers your question. I know it's been a long time. But regardless, sending all my best, sincerely, Jeff

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Lea Ann

Lea Ann asked Jeff Hobbs:

Jeff, thanks for writing such a exquisite portrait of your friend Rob Peace. I was struck by how fully you portrayed his life and captured the knowable and unknowable qualities of the human experience. I was wondering if you believe the lack of social capital existing in Rob's background contributed to the malaise of his mid-20s and if Yale could have done a better job for those graduating without such a network?

Danielle Clark

Danielle Clark asked Jeff Hobbs:

Hi Jeff, I am absolutely MOVED by the life of Robert Peace and in my opinion, his name will live on because of you. Your book may very well save a lot of lives or "wake up" those that may be in a similar situation. Robert Peace did not die in vain and perhaps God put him on earth for those to learn from his mistakes. My heart breaks for Jackie. Is she still living in Newark. Is there a way to reach her, via email?

Trina

Trina asked Jeff Hobbs:

Found 'Peace' at a bookstore in Berkeley, my alma mater, and could not put it down! I too worked at the univ cafeteria, a poor minority among peers with money and two-parent homes. You capture this, and the deep love of a parent and child who've struggled together, so well. Thank you. My questions: Do you think Rob would be alive if Carl hadn't stolen? Was Jackie aware of this thievery? Has Jackie been able to travel?

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