Summary Of Gumption By Russell Baker

A Summary of Russell Baker's "Gumption" Russell Baker is an 8 years old boy who lack of gumption, although, his sister, Doris, who is 2 years younger than Russell has completely different attitude than him. She is smart and bold. Because of Russell's lack of gumption, he doesn't have any job in the beginning; he also didn't want to be a great person like other kids wanted instead he wanted to be a garbage man when he grows up. Her mom always upset with him because he is lack of gumption. She doesn't want Russell to be like his dad, a low class worker, who died 2 years ago leaving his legacy, a few pieces of sears and Roebuck furniture. She wants that Russell became a successful man who works in office, white collars and big salary that