The conversation delves into the challenges his father faced when he remarried a non-Jewish woman, offering profound insights into the importance of preserving family history, confronting anti-Semitism, and fostering respect amid diverse beliefs.
As Betsy was reading “A Gilded Drowning Pool,” She couldn’t help but feel as if I were in the room with Val and Rod DeVere, a testament to Cecelia’s ability to transport her readers into the heart of her narratives.
The conversation delves into the profound and unconditional love that spouses experience during the caregiving journey, the inherent desire to fix our loved ones, and the realization that some challenges are beyond our control.
Mary, beyond health advocacy, also passionately beautified New York City through flower planting. The enduring influence of Mary and Albert Lasker is evident in shaping and funding medical research. Betsy and Mary often discussed the Lasker Foundation, dubbed “The American Nobel Peace Prize”…
The core theme emerges as they discuss how love serves as the foundational virtue upon which these others can flourish, ultimately leading to a transformative impact on one’s life and the lives of those around them.
In our conversation, we explore the reasons behind her book, the influence of strong women in her life, the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership, and the impact of AI in the workplace.
They also touch on how Disney overcame skepticism about his creativity and the remarkable contributions Disney has made to American culture and beyond in celebration of their 100th anniversary in 2023.
They discussed how Boston had the first civil rights movement, and the abolition movement, and how the women’s rights movement evolved from that, the school busing situation which caused much distress.
In this project, Cynthia sheds light on the importance of brain health, the therapeutic power of music, and the significance of aging within the context of dementia.