or four before graduating from medical school. However, I do hope to go back to school. If nothing else, I want a good education. Yes, Iz, I realize that success depends upon specialization, but in what should I specialize. I’m certainly a poor example of a Shooster. I don’t know what I’m best suited for, nor have I the slightest idea of what course I should follow. I thought of teach- ing, but I’m much too impatient for that type of work. I’m not a businessman. Mathematical lines are strictly prohibited. I have a few very valuable assets. I get along very well with people, and I seem to be very well-liked by those I know. I have always done well in social scienc- es. For my age, I think I am fair- ly well-read, and I think I have developed an appreciation of people — their capabilities, their frailties, their wants, and desires. I think these things I’ve mentioned are important and could be put to some use. Do you think, knowing me as well as you do, these quali- ties might point to some vocation or profession? Personnel work, perhaps? I hope you’ll answer my letter soon, Iz, and I hope your consid- eration of this topic will be its content. Your kid brother, who needs a hell of a lot of advice. Herman
August 31st, 1943
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