The Lemon Tree - Memoirs of Courage

On part two of 'Meet the Author' Jo Alch explains the chapters regarding her adolescence, on facing her parents' divorce in a very conservative Baptist Church; keeping appearances at Church and adapting to life with an absent mother. Jo delves into how she learned to survive, how her relationship with God shifted, her abusive grandmother and how the Lemon Tree became a beacon of hope in her life. If you'd like to know more about 'The Lemon Tree - Memoirs of Courage' book, please visit the official website: http://thelemontreebook.com/ If you'd like to purchase Jo's book, please visit: https://amzn.to/2lZ1ijs

In this episode of The Lemon Tree, Jo Alch sits down with Author Michael Gray. About Michael: I love writing books for other people. I feel like I’ve been writing my entire life, and the fact is I have. At fourteen, I taped my first work of satire to the refrigerator and waited for the laughs. Although muted, they did come. Buoyed by that success, I moved into other arenas, publishing my first work in 1989. Ten years later, I published my first book. For the past twenty years, I’ve been ghostwriting books—north of one hundred. While the longest has been a 387-page 125,000-word behemoth, some are as short as 100-pages. Almost every book has received outstanding reviews. Currently, I live and work in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas. Married for over thirty years, I spend each day in my home office, pounding away on my keyboard. Next to me on the floor is my precious writing buddy, Tizzy—a sweet but alert Corgi—making sure I get the work done. A nice long walk is her just reward. For more information about Michael, visit www.texasghostwriter.com

This week, Jo sits down with Sarah Strackhouse from The Strackhouse to discuss her book, The Lemon Tree. She details her tough childhood and how one stranger she met at a shop not far from where she lived changed her life forever. Jo is now the CEO of one of the largest senior-living companies in the southern part of the United States and hopes her story can help others who are struggling. To learn more information about Jo and her book, visit www.thelemontreebook.com.

In this episode of The Lemon Tree, Jo Alch sits down with Author Alice Parker. Originally from Chicago, Alice has degrees in psychology, marketing, and English ESLbilingual–bi-cultural studies in graduate school. Her Memoir has 45 pages of poems, setting up the chapters and sections, as she’s been an award-winning poet since the mid-1970s. She joined the Poetry Society of Texas, where she won first place in the state several times in the annual contests and several anthologies. Also, a 3-time President of Mockingbird Poetry chapter in McKinney.

In this episode of The Lemon Tree, Jo Alch sits down with Beth Duke, author of "It all comes back to you!".

In this episode of The Lemon Tree, Jo Alch sits down with author Christine Hoza to learn about her story of courage and the journey of writing her memoir. You can reach out to Christine through her profile: https://www.facebook.com/christine.stallingshoza

Growing up Southern Baptist with a self-absorbed Mother and often absent Father, Jo was forced to spend most of her childhood with an abusive Grandmother who believed that hard work was the only way to get to heaven. On weekends, while her Catholic friends were watching cartoons and playing with the latest toys, Jo and her siblings were polishing silver and starching linens with military precision. Her Grandmother’s personality at church was gentle and kind, unlike the often cruel and harsh one only her family saw. Jo’s life changed when she stumbled upon a little shop not far from her home, where a perfect stranger gave her the hope for a brighter future. That shop was called 'The Lemon Tree' and that's the story that inspired Jo to write her first book 'The Lemon Tree Book - Memoirs of Courage'. Watch the Episode to learn more about Jo's story. Now available for Kindle: https://amzn.to/2lZ1ijs

In this episode of The Lemon Tree, Jo Alch delves into the process of writing her own book with Barbara Glass from 'Write Around the Corner' and lays out what the process if you're wanting to write your own book. If you wish to learn more, please visit: http://writearoundthecorner.net/ Connect with Barbara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraglass1

1 in 3 women in America has gone through an abortion. In her book 'Go Tell It!', Debby Efurd talks about her journey with abortion, faith and how she was able to overcome the trauma and recover. To Purchase Debby's book please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Go-Tell-Debby-Efurd-ebook/dp/B00WRKAW8G

Linda Denke joins Jo Alch on this episode of The Lemon Tree Podcast to talk about her journey as a mother coping with her son's mental illness and her efforts to break the stigma and bias about her family's mental illness story. In her book Lost and Found, Linda talks about her story of courage, faith, and resilience and how she found purpose through her journey. To learn more about Linda Denke please visit: http://www.lindadenkewriter.com/ To know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website: http://thelemontreebook.com/ If you'd like to purchase Jo's book, please visit: https://amzn.to/2lZ1ijs

2.7 million children in the US have at least one parent in prison; 400,000 are currently in foster care, and 765,000 are separated from a parent in the military. These are staggering numbers that need to be addressed through a strategy that involves getting those who know the children best: their families. To explain the hurdles that grandparents are facing in raising their grandchildren, Jo Alch welcomes former podcast guest Beverly Maunus, founder of Grand Love, and Lena Smith, Co-Executive Director of Grand Love. Tune in live to learn about the strategies, resources, and platforms available that grandparents can use in a time of need.

On this episode of The Lemon Tree, Jo Alch sits down with Virginia Prodan, author of "Saving My Assassin", an incredible testimony of a woman's experience against an oppressive regime. Virginia had spent her entire life searching for the Truth. When she finally found it in the pages of the most forbidden book in all of Romania, Virginia accepted the divine call to defend fellow followers of Christ against persecution. For this act of treason, she was kidnapped, beaten, tortured, placed under house arrest, and came within seconds of being executed under the orders of Ceausescu himself. How Virginia not only managed to elude her enemies time and again, but how she also helped expose the appalling secret that would ultimately lead to the demise of Ceausescu’s evil empire is one of the most extraordinary stories written.

On this episode of 'The Lemon Tree', Jo Alch sits down with first-time author Eugene Vezina, to learn about the story behind his book 'Dementia of the Mind But Not of the Heart'. The love story of almost 60 years of marriage is the backdrop of the book, with Vezina offering the unique perspective of a man caring for his wife as she embarks on the journey of Alzheimer's. As he explains the struggles he went through, he also shares about how his local Chick-fil-A played a pivotal role in finding his purpose in the new chapter of his life. To purchase Eugene Vezina, please visit: https://www.alzstore.com/dementia-of-the-mind-book-p/2228.htm To know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website: http://thelemontreebook.com/ If you'd like to purchase Jo's book, please visit: https://amzn.to/2lZ1ijs

Beverly Maunus founded Grand Love to provide resources, support and community for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. A Grandmother herself, Beverly wants to raise awareness of the epidemic that is taking place with millions of grandparents stepping up to take care of their grandchildren to avoid the trauma of foster care for their grandchildren. Learn about Beverly's journey through Faith, overcoming her own story of abuse and how she was able to forgive. Also be inspired about how Beverly brought change and hope to thousands of young girls who have been through abuse in their own homes or in foster care. To support the cause you can sign up to their upcoming Farm to Table Dinner on Oct 12th in Prosper, TX: https://www.facebook.com/events/386240508706018/ To know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website: http://thelemontreebook.com/ If you'd like to purchase Jo's book, please visit: https://amzn.to/2lZ1ijs

"Don't remember a day of my childhood where I wasn't sexually abused" - this is Dr. Gregory Williams' powerful book opener. On 'Shattered by the Darkness: Putting the Pieces Back Together After Child Abuse', Dr. Greg explains how he overcame his childhood abuse, and how he is using this book to bring healing, understanding, and awareness to this topic. Jo and Dr. Greg talk about the similarities between their stories, religion, funerals, music and how to 'redeem the day'. Dr. Greg explains how he's helping others overcome trauma through events and a 24-hour hotline service. To purchase 'Shattered by the Darkness: Putting the Pieces Back Together After Child Abuse' please visit the link: https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Darkness-Putt…/…/0757322174 If you'd like to know more please visit: Shatteredbythedarkness.com To know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website: http://thelemontreebook.com/ If you'd like to purchase Jo's book, please visit: https://amzn.to/2lZ1ijs

On this week's episode of 'The Lemon Tree - Memoirs of Courage Podcast' Jo Alch hears from Human Trafficking victim and author Chong Kim, who shares her story of courage. In her book 'Broken Silence', Chong describes her first-hand experience in Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Child Sex Exploitation, and how she overcame the trauma and how she became a world-renown speaker, raising awareness to the topics. To know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website: http://thelemontreebook.com/

On this episode of The Lemon Tree, Jo Alch welcomes author Mike Maden to talk about his struggles, how he channels his emotions in the writing process and his moments of courage throughout life's hardest hurdles. Mike also explains how his talents landed him a place in the legendary Tom Clancy franchise. If you'd like to know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website: http://thelemontreebook.com/

On this episode of 'The Lemon Tree - Memoirs of Courage' podcast, Jo Alch interviews Carolyn Jennings, author of Mrs. Bailey's Smile a book focused on compassion, segregation and living in the 1950's America. In 1952, young Rebecca is feeling isolated in her new home in a backward farming community. Surrounded by country cemeteries and desperate for friendship, she yields to peer pressure in order to gain acceptance. Will the betrayal cost her the only friend she has and threaten the bond she has forged with her father? While adjusting to their new home, the searing pain of a family tragedy unmasks the fragile makeup of the family unit. To purchase the book please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-Baileys-Smile-right-wrong/dp/0578533499 If you'd like to know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website: http://thelemontreebook.com/

On part four of Meet the Author, Jo Alch delves into the book's chapters concerning senior dementia: how the experience of both her grandmother Honey, her Father and Mother all going through dementia strengthened her passion and empathy for seniors growing through the disease, and how that later directed her to found 'Acappella in Home Care'. Jo and Krissa also discuss the benefits of joining her Church's choir, the power of fellowship, and counseling on overcoming her traumatic past experiences and how her Faith helped her navigate those difficult times. On Jo's words, "life's a journey so follow your purpose (...) but have the power (and strength) of meeting people where they are".

Sarah Burleton is the author of 'Why me?', an Amazon instant best-seller book which made the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal non-fictional Best Seller List. Who is the woman behind the story? Tune in to the first episode of The Lemon Tree - Memoirs of Courage to discover the inspirational story of the woman behind the book. You can purchase Sarah's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Me-Sarah-Burleton-ebook/dp/B0044UHV9U Visit The Lemon Tree Book website to learn more about author Jo Alch: http://thelemontreebook.com/