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Episode Description:
Author Robert W. Norris joins Ron Roel to tell the story of his mother, Kay. From Depression-era hardship to later pursuits as a pilot and artist, her life becomes a starting point for a conversation about family memory, independence and preserving stories that might otherwise be lost.
About the Guest:
Robert W. Norris is the author of The Good Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise, the memoir discussed in this interview.
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