Jeff Hobbs
Dear Martha, thanks so much, I really appreciate you reading and reaching out with such a thoughtful question. I had never thought of a picture book, because the material strikes me as a bit too mature or edgy for a younger audience. I have had the opportunity to speak to many high school students about the story, and those conversations have been insightful and instructive for both sides. All the best, Jeff
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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?
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.
Heather
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Jeff Hobbs:
I finished this book three nights ago. I feel this book carries several themes throughout but for me I felt love was one of the strongest... the love between Jackie and Rob, the love Rob had for his friends, his friends for him and the love you had for your roommate. So my question is what is the status of the rift between Jackie and the Burger Boyz? How are they doing?
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