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?
Jeff Hobbs
Hi and thank you for reaching out with such tremendously kind words--it means a lot, particularly coming from an educator. 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. I mention that only to say that I admire teachers and the work you do so much, and I wish you all the very best, sincerely, Jeff
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Sandra
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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.
Amy
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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?
Kelley
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Jeff Hobbs:
Jeff, I am heartbroken and angry and am finding myself almost more upset about the life and death of Rob Peace than any other person i have read about. Your ability to flesh out this man's character is amazing. What an eye-opening read it has been for me. is it wrong to write this without a ???. I simply have this amazing need to tell you what an impact your book is having on my life. So very much to digest.
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