Welcome Jason:
We’re joined on the Starline by an author, former state legislator, Missouri secretary of state and army captain who served in Afghanistan. Before we continue, I have to thank you for your service. We welcome author of “Invisible Storm” Jason Kander.
Jason, let’s go Beyond the Mic. In your book, you detail the night terrors, fear of someone hurting you and your family, anger, guilt, shame, inability to feel joy and hatred of yourself. You were going to kill yourself. Why are you here today?
What do you want people to get out of this book?
Your wife came from Ukraine at the age of eight. How are you and her handling the war in Ukraine right now?
The Rockin’ 8:
We’re joined by author of “Invisible Storm Jason Kander Beyond the Mic, And It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions; answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Do you think you could beat a lie detector test?
2. Best thing about your wife Diana?
3. At a movie do you like Popcorn or Candy?
4. Ever been in a food fight?
5. Best time in the Murph?
6. Would you ever live in a treehouse?
7. Best season batting average for the Kansas City Hustlers in over-thirty wood bat league?
8. One thing you want to teach Bella & True?
One Big Question:
With many vets struggling in our country, what do you tell them so they come in and get the help they need?
The Wrap:
He’s had food fights with his son, could potentially beat a lie detector test. Author of the heartfelt, sometimes dark, but the light is there “Invisible Storm” Jason Kander thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
Listen to other Beyond the Mic Conversations with Authors here.
Buy his book “Invisible Storm” here. Royalties from the sale of the book go to the Veterans Community Project.
VCP is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving homeless and at-risk Veterans with tiny homes, wrap-around support services and emergency assistance. Find out more about the VCP here.
