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?

Jeff Hobbs Thanks very much for reading and for reaching out. I'm sorry for the delay, I really am not on computer sites often at all, but I'm trying to be more so as I have a new book coming out in August. Your question is a hard one. There was a lack of adult male figures in his life, but also a constellation of fiercely loving friends, family members, and educators--above all his mother, of course. And Yale has shortcomings but also makes a lot of effort to help with transitions into and away from its campus. Then there are individual traits, and marijuana, and difficult loyalties to places and people, etc. This would make for a long discussion--sorry I can't really fully answer here. Sincerely, Jeff

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Sandra

Sandra asked Jeff Hobbs:

Dear Mr. Hobbs, I just finished your book and can tell you that it will haunt me for a long time. Your tireless effort to tell Rob’s story is an incredible testament to your friendship. I can’t even begin to imagine the ongoing grief that continues with all of Rob’s family and friends. Can you tell me what house is on the cover of the book? It doesn’t seem to be the house on Chapman or Smith. Thank you.

Rosemary DeMaio

Rosemary DeMaio asked Jeff Hobbs:

Jeff, this was was a wonderful read, I could not put it down. I really felt I knew this young man from your descriptions. One question I had was whether he was recruited or even noticed by the Medical Community for a fellowship or any type of position?

James Klagge

James Klagge asked Jeff Hobbs:

I don't know if you read your reviews, but mine relates a story somewhat like Robert's. My question is: Have you heard of many other cases like Robert's after publishing this? Does anyone have any sense of how common it is to be able to live with this kind of background without being drowned by it? Thanks for writing this book.

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