About the AuthorWilliam Hobbs (aka William Ashanti Hobbs, III) is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida by way of Atlanta, GA. While attending Florida AM University (FAMU), the college junior was inspired to publish Pseudonymous, a collection of short stories and poems and the novel "The Chosen People: Africa's Lost Tale of Meroe", all in the same year. Sales allowed Hobbs to publish " Unconditionally " in 1996 as he graduated from FAMU. Hobbs' passion for writing and won him a McKnight Fellowship, which allowed him to pursue a masters and doctorate degree in creative writing from Florida State University (FSU). He graduated from FSU in 2004 and now teaches Creative Writing at Florida Memorial University. Hobbs has published an essay and poem in Journey into a Brother's Soul by Kimani Press. Hobbs is married to Dr. Tameka Hobbs and has two sons, Ashanti and Amiri. The martial arts lover enjoys his foray into blogging williamhobbs247.wordpress.com, is forever noodling with a guitar and exploring filmmaking with his first film short, "North of the Grove." www.northofthegrove.com His goal for filmmaking: "to help bring the visions and dreams of others to film and video." which book is mostly read in the world North of the Grove
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. If I were you, I would get this book.By FlorNorth of the Grove is an amazing novel!! When I first started reading it, I was able to catch on what was going on. It really challenges you to think and is very much set on the reality of today's world. It's a touching book and gives you a better point of view on certain things. If I were you, I would get this book. It teaches you a lot on what people go through, deal with and how challenging life can get. It changed my mindset towards certain things for the better. I LOVE THIS BOOK!! LOL! :)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. North of the Grove was a really good book. It was extremely relatableBy ErinNorth of the Grove was a really good book. It was extremely relatable, and an easy read. Definitely a page turner.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Intriguing Sociological DynamicsBy CustomerWhile North of the Grove was published in 2014, it is still a new book for me because this is my first time reading it. To be sure, this is a story told that does not get age. It is a novel that has been added to the wide body of knowledge by Dr. William Hobbs. It is a delightful and must read work with many intriguing sociological dynamics. The setting is in the blighted community of Coconut Grove. Coconut Grove is adjacent to a posh society, and has its infrastructure that is only important to those who live there. This should be enough to tell the reader what is actually about to happen.The book that is very emotional and convincing, and centers the existing mentor-mentee relationship between the principle character, Howard and David. Young David is in a similar place in life as was Howard during his youth. This makes their relationship an excellent match. However, This fictional composition, of good substance, is not just about Howard and David. It is about Black male bonding, positive leadership, and remarkable symbolism.North Grove should be added to the collection of public, schools, and academic libraries not only in the Sunshine State, but also on reading shelves throughout the nation. But do not take my word for it. Read it for yourself, and you will definitely understand why this ingenious story had to get out of the head of the author and placed into these two hundred and forty-six pages, for further exploration.