Seung Mo asked Jeff Hobbs:

Hello Jeff, id like to thank you for the wonderful book that you have written knowing how hard it would have been for you writing about one of your closest friend loss. What or who do you think had the most impact in success of Roberts success with education?

Jeff Hobbs Hi and thank you for reading and reaching out so thoughtfully -- it means an awful lot, for real. 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. As for your question, it can't be answered without mentioning both his mother and father--his other who fiercely loved and sacrificed for him, his father who used prison phones to call and go over his homework. And the most meaningful part of writing the book was spending time at St. Benedict's, his high school, where he definitely thrived under the strict demands. I hope that answers your question. I know it's been a long time. But regardless, sending all my best, sincerely, Jeff

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