Danielle Clark
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Jeff Hobbs:
Hi Jeff, I am absolutely MOVED by the life of Robert Peace and in my opinion, his name will live on because of you. Your book may very well save a lot of lives or "wake up" those that may be in a similar situation. Robert Peace did not die in vain and perhaps God put him on earth for those to learn from his mistakes. My heart breaks for Jackie. Is she still living in Newark. Is there a way to reach her, via email?
Jeff Hobbs
Hello and thank you very much for reading and responding to Rob's story, and reaching out with such kind sentiments. It means an awful lot, for real. I'm sorry for the years-long delay in responding to this--I really don't spend time on social websites but am trying to be better as my next book, Show Them You're Good, comes out in August, about young men finishing high school in different neighborhoods and aspiring for college. Jackie is still in Newark, in her home. She is doing well, though this is a really sad time for her as Rob's birthday was yesterday -- he would have been turning 40. She retired a few years ago but still works part time and also helps with food service in the school district. I'm afraid I can't share her email. I hope you understand. Wishing you all the best, sincerely, Jeff
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Alexander Whiteside
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Jeff Hobbs:
I apologize this is not a question, but after reading your book I just have to thank you. I am a college student, a broke one at that when I bought your book. I just wanted to acknowledge like many others the dedication it took to write this book and also the courage you had to have on making this your second book. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this wonderful story with the world. Are you writing another?
SD
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Jeff Hobbs:
This book reads as a labor of love in honor of a lost friend, but you also candidly mentioned your temporarily stalled writing career. Did you experience any internal struggle transitioning from Rob's friend to Shawn's biographer? Would Rob have wanted his story told? Did it ever feel like retelling his story for your gain? I don't believe this was your aim, but I also don’t know how you’d escape these worries.
Bhumik Shah
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Jeff Hobbs:
Great Book. I listened to it on audible. 1.Do you foresee it being turned into a movie? 2. Did Rob selling drugs through your dorm room and apartment ever create a conflict between him and you or ty. Did you never worry about a blemish on your records if he was caught by the Police? 4. Did Jackie Peace really never had any suspicion that his son was dealing drugs, or was using them as much as he was?
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