Seung Mo

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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Amy

Amy asked Jeff Hobbs:

Hi Jeff. I just finished your book and I can already tell that it's going to be one that stays with me. I thank you for your commitment in telling a story so personal and yet so universal - the mystery of why and how we make choices and why and how circumstances both shape them and play a part in their consequences. Do you think colleges like Yale need to do more than just encourage poor students academically?

Rachael

Rachael asked Jeff Hobbs:

Hi Jeff, thank you for this beautiful book about your friend Robert Peace - his story was as sad as it was gripping and you told it with grace. I felt a certain hopelessness throughout it though ... It is incredibly hard to escape your past, your beginnings, no matter ones intelligence and determination. Take care, Rachael ?

Stacy Krieg

Stacy Krieg asked Jeff Hobbs:

Jeff, First off, let me say that your book literally made my top 10 (maybe top 1) list of all time. I love the way you write and truly felt like I was there with you during the story. I have thought often of contacting you with a book idea (which you probably receive all of the time)! Is there a good way to contact you about this? Thanks again for such a powerful book. Stacy

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