Bruce’s intellectual journey began in the sciences, where he earned both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Biology with a minor focus in Creative Writing. This unique combination of the analytical and creative would later become a hallmark of his writing style. He would later earn an MBA from Fordham University, fostering his love for research.
As a writer, Bruce values finding “hidden stories” that have often been overlooked or unfairly marginalized. In the early 1980s, after transitioning from the world of marketing cosmetics, his career took a dramatic turn. A friend suggested that with his science background and passion for writing, he consider “driving an ambulance.” At the time, Bruce had no idea of the profound impact this plunge into the unknown would have. He became an EMT and later a paramedic in New York City’s 911 system during the height of the AIDS crisis.
Bruce served in Spanish Harlem, Midtown Manhattan, Chinatown, Greenwich Village, and the Lower Eastside. He responded to thousands of emergency calls, the most devastating of which involved the victims of a disease for which there was no cure.
His time as a paramedic profoundly changed Bruce’s life, fostering greater compassion for others. This experience especially led him to champion paramedics who daily struggle with poor benefits, underappreciation by healthcare systems, and who sometimes develop significant mental health challenges.
Bruce’s commitment to writing has never wavered; it remains his highest purpose. He has written books on topics ranging from WWII Aviation to American manufacturing to sports ethics. Bruce frequently speaks to groups and has participated in numerous radio, television, and podcast interviews.
He still writes for a select group of clients on a freelance basis and has ghostwritten several book titles. Bruce is always pleased to talk to writers and readers.
