The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League
by Jeff Hobbs
Description
This compelling narrative follows the life of Robert Peace, a young man from Newark, New Jersey, who defied the odds to achieve academic success at Yale University. Hobbs masterfully chronicles Peace's journey, exploring the complex forces that shaped his life and the difficult choices he faced. The book delves into themes of ambition, race, poverty, and the enduring pull of home, offering a poignant look at the American dream and its elusive nature. It is a powerful testament to a brilliant mind caught between two worlds, ultimately revealing the tragic consequences of a life lived on the edge.
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paperback
Simon and Schuster
Published Sep 23, 2014
416 pages
ISBN: 9781476731902
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First Published
2014
Language
eng
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