#179 Jeff Bezos

In january twenty thirteen Eight months before her death. I received a lengthy email from Joy Covey. She had been generous with her memories and insights as I crafted the first two chapters of this book, but And was wondering how my writing was progressing.

She was reading the Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson. and was thinking about how Bezos' leadership style Compared to the late Apple co founder's famously direct demeanor. When I rediscovered Kobe's email after her death. I was struck by its thoughtfulness and eloquence.

Here it is. Lightly edited for clarity. Hello, Brad. I've been wondering how your writing is coming along. Also I thought of your project and Jeff while beginning the jobs biography recently.

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