Melissa
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Jeff Hobbs:
Such a well written book! I look forward to reading The Tourists next. Do you have a direct link for those wishing to make donations to the Robert Peace fund at St Benedict's?
Jeff Hobbs
Hello and thank you so much for reaching out -- it means a lot. 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. I know it's been a very long time since you asked about this, but the scholarship window can be found here: http://www.lifeofrobertpeace.com/scho...
Wishing you all the best, sincerely, Jeff
Wishing you all the best, sincerely, Jeff
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Evan Loken
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Jeff Hobbs:
Hi Jeff, I just finished The Short And Tragic Life of Robert Peace, and I must applaud you as it was a fantastic read, made me stop and think often about Robert, and those in a similar situation to him. My question is this: is there any update on Robert's case? Has the case gone cold or has it been looked into since publication? Additionally, do you have any updates on Jackie, the Burger Boyz, and other characters?
The Weak Emerald LLC
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Jeff Hobbs:
Greetings Jeff I must first say, in light of the current atmosphere of American blacks, my soft heart keeps me feeling merciful and teary-eyed lately. Robert has almost left me feeling hopeless. Admittedly, I thought you were an opportunist and insincere but after research I've found you genuinely loved him and wanted to set the record straight for those who equated him to just a ghetto-drug kid. Tk U4 that?
Ami
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Jeff Hobbs:
Something that dances around the edges of your book is the challenge of finding a secure job, as hard for the Yale graduates as for Robert's friends from Newark. Do you think coming of age this era--recession, lack of jobs--contributed an additional heavy burden for Robert? Or does the story feel timeless?
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