Alexander Whiteside
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Jeff Hobbs:
I apologize this is not a question, but after reading your book I just have to thank you. I am a college student, a broke one at that when I bought your book. I just wanted to acknowledge like many others the dedication it took to write this book and also the courage you had to have on making this your second book. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this wonderful story with the world. Are you writing another?
Jeff Hobbs
Hi--thank you so much for this kind message. It means a lot that you would read and respond to Rob's story, and then reach out so thoughtfully. It really does. And I'm sorry for the years-long delay in responding to this--I really don't spend time on social websites but am trying to be better as my next book, Show Them You're Good, comes out in August. It's about young men finishing high school in different neighborhoods and aspiring for college. I wish you all the best on your journey, sincerely, Jeff
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Susan Wolfert
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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
Danielle Clark
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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
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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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