Chris Richards is the Director at Pocasset Pokanoket Land Trust and the author of Nothing So Broken. His powerful book details the impact of the Vietnam War on his family and the importance of community as a way to manage the pain.

Along the way we discuss – War, Always About the Families (3:30), A Single Soldier (4:15), Agent Orange, the Spray (10:00), Mill Town America (16:10), Engineer-like (20:45), Aloneness vs. Loneliness (23:45), Perceptions of War  (25:45), and DFN (28:15).   Additional outtakes from a second interview from 34:20 to 41:30.

You can grab a copy of Chris Richards’ book at MSI Press. When asked “Have a coupon?” – use the code “Luke” for a 25% discount. With this code, ALL proceeds from the book purchase will be directed toward scholarships for the children of Veterans through LukeLeaders1248.

You can also donate directly to this scholarship through our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com.  

Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.