The BOOKS. READ. THRIVE. podcast
John P. Boyle
Entrepreneur | Amazon Best-Selling Author | Board Member | Family Business Advisor
Recently, I was a guest on The BOOKS. READ. THRIVE. podcast with host (and clinical psychologist) Guy Macpherson, PhD. We discussed my recently published memoir, Appalachian Kid, and other topics. Please check it out.
My story -- in a nutshell -- is a story of hope. I am from a small town in Preston County, West Virginia. I grew up in a violent home. I was a terrible student. I was told as a boy that I would never succeed. I was told I would never go to college. I was told over and over that I was an utter failure .... But, God said otherwise. Today I am a construction executive and director. I'm also a graduate of the West Virginia University School of Engineering and Harvard Business School.
Appalachian Kid canvasses a myriad of subjects: the importance of kindness and mentorship, overcoming adversity and addiction, finding faith, hope and helping those in need. This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It is also a testament to the miracles God has performed in my life.