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Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and PTSD
by Jason Kander
Jason Kander was the Democratic Party's rising star until he suddenly stopped and fell out of the limelight. This is not a story of failure though, this is a story of how asking for help saved his life.
I first "discovered" Jason Kander like many others through the Majority 54 podcast. His soothing voice and confidence felt very much like a young Obama and he very clearly cared for people in this nation and helping others. I was riveted by every Podcast episode and often prompted family and friends to listen. But then, after season 1, he was gone. This book is the story of his mental health battle and how he dealt with it which included dropping out of the limelight to take time to heal for himself.
As a military spouse, I was already piqued with interest at this book but knowing that the author himself decided to contribute all of his royalties to combat veteran suicide and homelessness, I was 100% onboard and decided to preorder. Through Jason's amazing team, I was able to receive an advanced reader copy and let me tell you. This book. did.not.disappoint. I laughed; I cried ugly tears; I walked away with hope for soldiers and for America. This book is really fascinating to hear the interworking's of a political campaign, war stories from soldiers, and how mental health touches so many and affects so many differently. I especially loved hearing Diana Kander's side (the author's wife) and how PTSD affected her as well. As JK states "Mental health is physical health and physical health is mental health."
10/10 recommend this book!
I first "discovered" Jason Kander like many others through the Majority 54 podcast. His soothing voice and confidence felt very much like a young Obama and he very clearly cared for people in this nation and helping others. I was riveted by every Podcast episode and often prompted family and friends to listen. But then, after season 1, he was gone. This book is the story of his mental health battle and how he dealt with it which included dropping out of the limelight to take time to heal for himself.
As a military spouse, I was already piqued with interest at this book but knowing that the author himself decided to contribute all of his royalties to combat veteran suicide and homelessness, I was 100% onboard and decided to preorder. Through Jason's amazing team, I was able to receive an advanced reader copy and let me tell you. This book. did.not.disappoint. I laughed; I cried ugly tears; I walked away with hope for soldiers and for America. This book is really fascinating to hear the interworking's of a political campaign, war stories from soldiers, and how mental health touches so many and affects so many differently. I especially loved hearing Diana Kander's side (the author's wife) and how PTSD affected her as well. As JK states "Mental health is physical health and physical health is mental health."
10/10 recommend this book!