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Phillip Lanos, Jordan French
How an 89-Year-Old Veteran Found Peace, Purpose, and Power Through Dispassion
30 minutes Posted Nov 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm.
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Robert Brooks has lived through nearly nine decades of history, from the segregated streets of 1940s Pittsburgh to the battlefields of Vietnam and beyond. A decorated Army officer, minister, and author of The Journey, he reveals how one guiding principle, staying calm and dispassionate, helped him overcome prejudice, loss, and chaos with grace. Tune in to discover the timeless wisdom behind a life built on resilience, composure, and quiet strength.

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