http://thelemontreebook.com/
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'.

Tune in to be inspired by stories of those who triumphed over adversity.]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright RNCNhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6a860585795b41ea4d8d5d5065a981c6.jpghttp://thelemontreebook.com/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:37:45 +0000RNCNRNCNpodcasts@realnewspr.comJo Alch is the Author of 'The Lemon Tree - Memoirs of Courage'. On the Podcast Jo talks about her own story of childhood abuse and interviews other authors who have triumphed over adversity.
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'.

Tune in to be inspired by stories of those who triumphed over adversity.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replay-meet-the-author-part-2--22889534
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22889534Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:00:14 +0000RNCNOn 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...
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]]>2540alch,author,book,childhood,courage,jo,lemon,louisiana,memoirs,of,the,treecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-michael-gray-ep-23--22447853
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22447853Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:37:54 +0000RNCNIn 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...
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]]>1979alch,author,books,courage,dallas,education,entertainment,ghost,gray,jo,lemon,memoirs,michael,novels,of,podcast,texas,the,tree,writercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lemon-tree-special-episode-ep-22--22248455www.thelemontreebook.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22248455Thu, 30 Jan 2020 22:53:12 +0000RNCNThis 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...www.thelemontreebook.com.]]>1498dallasauthor,joalch,meettheauthor,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-you-want-to-write-your-story-the-benefits-of-a-memoir-writing-class-ep-21--21956870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21956870Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:39:43 +0000RNCNIn 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,...2445alice,award-winning,chicago,lemon,parker,the,treecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-all-comes-back-to-you-beth-duke-ep-20--21715196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21715196Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:37:29 +0000RNCNIn this episode of The Lemon Tree, Jo Alch sits down with Beth Duke, author of "It all comes back to you!".1026beth,dallasauthor,duke,joalch,meettheauthor,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christine-hoza-ep-19--21477867
You can reach out to Christine through her profile:
https://www.facebook.com/christine.stallingshoza]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21477867Wed, 08 Jan 2020 17:12:08 +0000RNCNIn 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:...
You can reach out to Christine through her profile:
https://www.facebook.com/christine.stallingshoza]]>1671author,christinehoza,dallasauthor,joalch,meettheauthor,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/replay-meet-the-author-part-1--20483472
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20483472Wed, 04 Dec 2019 17:39:58 +0000RNCNGrowing 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...
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]]>2932alch,jo,joalch,lemon,the,treecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-you-want-to-write-a-book-where-to-start-ep-18--20013719
If you wish to learn more, please visit:
http://writearoundthecorner.net/

Connect with Barbara on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraglass1]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20013719Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:52:58 +0000RNCNIn 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...
If you wish to learn more, please visit:
http://writearoundthecorner.net/

Connect with Barbara on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaraglass1]]>1760cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-tell-it-a-book-about-testimony-trauma-and-healing-ep-17--19891537
To Purchase Debby's book please visit:
https://www.amazon.com/Go-Tell-Debby-Efurd-ebook/dp/B00WRKAW8G]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19891537Wed, 06 Nov 2019 17:34:07 +0000RNCN1 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:...
To Purchase Debby's book please visit:
https://www.amazon.com/Go-Tell-Debby-Efurd-ebook/dp/B00WRKAW8G]]>1280abortionstories,dallasauthor,debbyefurd,gotellit,joalch,meettheauthor,ministry,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-and-found-with-linda-denke-episode-16--19773285In 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19773285Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:21:22 +0000RNCNLinda 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...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]]>1470author,dallasauthor,joalch,lindadenke,meettheauthor,mentalhealth,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grandparents-and-the-foster-care-system-episode-15--19652623
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19652623Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:57:56 +0000RNCN2.7 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...
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.]]>2002dallasauthor,grandlove,grandparent,grandparents,grandparentsraisingchildren,joalch,newepisode,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saving-my-assassin-episode-14--19539638Virginia 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19539638Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:00:54 +0000RNCNOn 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....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.]]>1867joalch,podcast,thelemon,thelemontree,tree,virginiaprodancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dementia-of-the-mind-but-not-of-the-heart-episode-13--19423123
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19423123Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:00:10 +0000RNCNOn 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...
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]]>1976alzheimers,alzheimersbook,carers,dallasauthor,eugenevezina,joalch,meettheauthor,memorydisease,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grand-love-episode-12--19326218
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19326218Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:12:33 +0000RNCNBeverly 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...
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]]>1935dallasauthor,fostercare,grandparents,joalch,meettheauthor,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-the-pieces-back-together-after-child-abuse-episode-11--19231649
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19231649Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:08:30 +0000RNCN"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...
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]]>2408dallasauthor,gregorywilliams,joalch,sexualabusestories,sexualabusevictim,shatteredbythedarkness,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-human-trafficking-episode-10--19140889
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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19140889Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:19:08 +0000RNCNOn 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...
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/]]>1682chong,chongkim,dallasauthor,joalch,kim,meettheauthor,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-struggles-of-a-writer-featuring-mike-maden-episode-9--19092314Mike 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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19092314Fri, 13 Sep 2019 16:55:26 +0000RNCNOn 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...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/]]>1362cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mrs-bailey-s-smile-episode-8--18940771
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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18940771Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:00:15 +0000RNCNOn 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...
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/]]>1457dallasauthor,joalch,meettheauthor,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-author-part-4-episode-7--18930914
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".]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18930914Wed, 28 Aug 2019 16:00:19 +0000RNCNOn 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...
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".]]>2132dallasauthor,dementia,joalch,meettheauthor,overcomingadversity,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-me-episode-6--18817345
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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18817345Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:10:07 +0000RNCNSarah 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...
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/]]>1251dallasauthor,joalch,meettheauthor,sarahburleton,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcast,whyme?cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-author-part-3-episode-5--18815762
Jo also touches on her blessed years in New York, while she was pursuing her fashion career and how she finally settled in Dallas, TX. After Jo's marriage and first child, her life's purpose shifted again as her grandmother's nurse introduced her to nursing.
Jo opens up about her faith, Church(es) and therapy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18815762Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:00:13 +0000RNCNOn part two of 'Meet the Author' Jo Alch delves into her College years when she met her now-husband of over 30 years, Matt and how the tragic suicide of her sibling brought her mother closer to the family again. Jo also touches on her blessed years...
Jo also touches on her blessed years in New York, while she was pursuing her fashion career and how she finally settled in Dallas, TX. After Jo's marriage and first child, her life's purpose shifted again as her grandmother's nurse introduced her to nursing.
Jo opens up about her faith, Church(es) and therapy.]]>2405abusive,abusiverelationship,dallasauthor,domesticabusesurvivor,joalch,meettheauthor,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-being-estranged-with-author-julie-plagens-episode-4--18744980
Julie talks about how she wrote the book in only 9 months, and what it meant to live in a community where that topic is taboo.

To learn more about Julie's story please visit her blog:
Momremade.com

You can purchase Julie's book 'Estranged' on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Estranged-Finding-Family-Falls-Apart-ebook/dp/B07PBYB8N4

If you'd like to know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website:
http://thelemontreebook.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18744980Wed, 07 Aug 2019 16:00:08 +0000RNCNJulie Plagens spent seven years estranged from her family. In her book 'Estranged: Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart' Julie shares her life as a child of well-known parents in full-time ministry and the hardships it puts on families to...
Julie talks about how she wrote the book in only 9 months, and what it meant to live in a community where that topic is taboo.

To learn more about Julie's story please visit her blog:
Momremade.com

You can purchase Julie's book 'Estranged' on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Estranged-Finding-Family-Falls-Apart-ebook/dp/B07PBYB8N4

If you'd like to know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website:
http://thelemontreebook.com/]]>1748dallasauthor,estranged,joalch,julieplagens,meettheauthor,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-author-part-2-episode-3--18678796
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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18678796Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:20:20 +0000RNCNOn 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...
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/]]>2540dallasauthor,joalch,meettheauthor,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-courageous-with-christy-pickering-episode-2--18624021
Her mistakes, lessons she's learned and her strategy to becoming whole again can be found in her book 'Courage' and today, Christy travels all over the country speaking to college women and men on abuse in relationships. In an unhealthy environment, sons can learn to emulate their father’s behavior, disrespecting the women in their lives. And daughters can begin to think that this type of relationship, where physical, mental or emotional abuse happens, is normal and they can fall into a pattern of tolerating abusive behavior.

Learn more about Christy's project 'Girl You Deserve Better":
https://girlyoudeservebetter.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18624021Wed, 24 Jul 2019 16:00:09 +0000RNCNChristy Pickering didn't know she would end up in a 20-year-long abusive marriage. To the outside world, Christy was a successful businesswoman and community leader, but at home, she faced a dark, controlled and secluded life. The experience scarred...
Her mistakes, lessons she's learned and her strategy to becoming whole again can be found in her book 'Courage' and today, Christy travels all over the country speaking to college women and men on abuse in relationships. In an unhealthy environment, sons can learn to emulate their father’s behavior, disrespecting the women in their lives. And daughters can begin to think that this type of relationship, where physical, mental or emotional abuse happens, is normal and they can fall into a pattern of tolerating abusive behavior.

Learn more about Christy's project 'Girl You Deserve Better":
https://girlyoudeservebetter.com/]]>2000author,christypickering,courage,dallasauthor,domesticviolence,joalch,meettheauthor,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-author-part-1-episode-1--18581407
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.

If you'd like to know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website:
http://thelemontreebook.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18581407Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:02:27 +0000RNCNGrowing up Southern Baptist with a self-absorbed Mother and often absent Father, Jo Alch 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...
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.

If you'd like to know more about 'The Lemon Tree' book, please visit the official website:
http://thelemontreebook.com/]]>2933dallasauthor,joalch,meettheauthor,overcomingadversity,thelemontreebook,thelemontreebookjoalch,thelemontreepodcastcleanfull