David Senra
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
I think he said he was 10 years old when this is happening.
Then I let him have it square between his broad shoulders.
A sick thud and everything grew quiet.
He turned his face red.
The moment lengthened.
Then he started laughing.
The argument stopped.
It became one of his favorite stories.
And he'd always tell me, don't let anyone hurt your mom.
And so Bruce obviously loves his mother deeply.
He had a complicated relationship with her because she was his largest supporter.
But she also would put her husband above the needs of her children.
And he kind of wrestles with this throughout the book.
But one thing you realize early on is that the way that his mom approached her work sounds a lot like the way he approaches his.
She goes to work.
She does not miss a day.
She is never sick.
She is never down.
She never complains.
Work does not appear to be a burden for her, but a source of energy and pleasure.