Many people did struggle during the Recession, and some never fully recovered. Paul dedicated his life to the liberal arts, helping students achieve their dreams, including a young poet with a speech impediment. When the cumulative effects of the 2008 crisis kicked in, however, Paul was laid off. He found work as a Retail Merchandiser, but it paid less than $15 an hour.

Oral history transcript to be performed: Paul Cook, former Retail Merchandiser and Academic Advisor (2017, original)

Guest performer: Reverend Earl Kooperkamp

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