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?
Jeff Hobbs
Thank you for this kind and meaningful message and sorry I did not see it on Goodreads until now. It means a lot that you took the time to read and reach out, and your honesty means a lot as well. I miss him. It’s been nice to stay in close touch with his entire extended family and of course his mom. Last summer I went to a family reunion at Jackie’s home and that was the last time we were all together, though she also recently visited us in California. Anyway, Rob was a good person. It’s nice whenever I hear from people who see that. So thank you again. There is a film adaptation on Netflix now that was a special experience to share with his family and they are all for the most part happy with how it came out. Sincerely, Jeff
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Kristen
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Jeff Hobbs:
Thank you for writing "The Short and Tragic life of Robert Peace." I finished it yesterday and today I am going back over it. I cannot shake it and Rob from my mind. I teach students who remind me of him and the message you share is extremely powerful. I had been delaying finishing the book for some time since I knew the ending. Thank you for spending so much time on this book and sharing his story?
James Klagge
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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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