PFFL- E_108 -Rand Timmerman -Author "A Spiritual Passage"

Rob hosts Rand Timmerman on his podcast, "Philosophy from the Front Line," to discuss the transition from military to civilian life. Timmerman shares his journey from enlisting in the Marine Corps after a night of debauchery to serving in Vietnam as a machine gunner. He recounts the challenges of post-Vietnam life, including societal stigma and personal struggles with alcohol. Timmerman emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and community, particularly through his work in veterans' advocacy and writing. He also discusses his book, "A Spiritual Passage," and his involvement in a veterans' writing workshop at Syracuse University.As mentioned in the show:https://www.randtimmerman.com/You are Not Alone -https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=32431548201&ref_=pd_hw_o_1https://artsandsciences.syracuse.edu/writing-studies-rhetoric-and-composition/syracuse-veterans-writing-group/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philosophy-from-the-front-line--4319845/support.Disclaimer: The content of the "Philosophy From the Front Line" podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. This podcast does not offer legal, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on the content presented. "Philosophy From the Front Line" assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content or for actions taken based on the information provided during the podcast episodes. Fair Use Statement: This podcast may contain copyrighted material not specifically authorized by the copyright owner. "Philosophy From the Front Line" is making such material available to educate, inform, and provide commentary under the "Fair Use" provisions of U.S. copyright law (Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act). We believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as it is:Used for non-commercial, educational, or research purposes.Critically analyzed, reviewed, or discussed.Used in a transformative way that adds new meaning or message to the original work.If you own any content used and believe it infringes on your copyright, please contact us directly, and we will address the matter promptly.