Robert's academic success did not shield him from the cycle of poverty and violence from "summary" of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs
Robert's academic achievements were a source of pride for him and his family. He excelled at school, earning a scholarship to the prestigious Yale University. His intelligence and hard work were evident to everyone around him. However, despite his success in academics, Robert could not escape the harsh realities of poverty and violence that surrounded him in his neighborhood. Growing up in a crime-ridden area in Newark, New Jersey, Robert was exposed to violence from a young age. The streets were filled with drugs, gangs, and crime, making it difficult for him to stay out of trouble. Despite his best efforts to stay focused on his studies, the lure of the streets was always there, threatening to pull him back in....
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