"Music was the only thing that kept me alive" - Tango Alpha Lima EP305

On episode 305 of The American Legion Tango Alpha Lima podcast, former Navy medic and musician Shannon Book talks about the anger and pain he felt after being medically retired. During that time, writing music wasn't just art — it was therapy. It gave him hope and helped him survive. ⁠ ⁠ Shannon Book spent 17 years as a Fleet Marine Force corpsman, including two tours in Iraq. When he was medically retired in 2010, the brothers he counted on had moved on, his marriage dissolved, and a years-long battle with alcohol and drugs nearly cost him everything. What kept him going — then and now — is music.⁠ ⁠ Book opens up about his work as a musician, hitting rock bottom, and the Veterans Court system that helped him recover one step at a time. Tap related video for full episode. @ShannonBookMusic