The Secret: Appalachia Stories

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[@jamesausbrooks6337]

@theappalachiachannel Thanks JD! Just bought an Ebook. Hurry and get another book out, won't take me long to read this one. Lol

[@theappalachiachannel]

@@jamesausbrooks6337 Thank you so much! I have a new one coming out before Christmas! Thank you!

[@jamesausbrooks6337]

@@theappalachiachannel can't wait!

[@TamaraBeinlich]

She knew who he was. A girl never forgets her first lover. It's why she told the story of the apple tree to him so he would release his son from prison. I saw my first 30+ years later across a room. He didn't recognize me and I said nothing. I liked the memory where it was, in the past.

[@theappalachiachannel]

hmmm, very interesting take, could make an interesting twist if I continued this story.

[@jannitanolen-bevers5672]

I'm trying to learn that lesson at 67. I haven't let go 30 years later and I do know that loving a memory never gets you any love back. God bless you and yours!

[@TamaraBeinlich]

@@jannitanolen-bevers5672 I too am 67 and looking back just makes me realize that some people aren't worth thinking about. And how lucky I am to be shed of them. 🙂

[@janice1493]

That was absolutely the most amazing and beautiful and saddest story I have ever heard. I was happy that the boy was released but so sad that she didn't know who she was talking to. Great story JD .

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

What a story! Wow! I thought for sure the governor was going to fess up & tell her the truth….but that would only have caused more grief. Thanks JD & Sara! The best storyteller ever! ❤️🙏😊

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Betty ❤️

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@theappalachiachannel You’re welcome! By the way, who won the CD???

[@theappalachiachannel]

@@bettyfeliciano7322 Im not sure Ms. Betty, that's over on my dads channel @theappalachianstoryteller ~Sarah

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@theappalachiachannel Oh my! I’m sorry Sarah! I thought you & Dad shared the same channel.

[@Nate_tureboy]

Agreed, she did not need that, nor did Jim. In fact nor did the governor

[@jannitanolen-bevers5672]

Masterfully written and presented, thank you Sara and JD!

[@sharonrose1226]

I knew it! He’s John and the father of the prisoner. What a fantastic story. Thanks, JD. Such a phenomenal story!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@janetconnors3113]

Oh my that was a tear jerker. Thank you

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Janet ❤️

[@sherryblanton2029]

Yes it certainly was! Maybe the governor was right to keep the Truth to himself. Sometimes, the Truth really Hurts!

[@ramonahierholzer3163]

WOW! WHAT A STORY!! IS THIS TRUE? I grew up in West Virginia. I'm 63 years old. Moved away when I was 23. Miss it dearly!!! Was blessed by a father, that I lost when I was 19, but taught me more than a gold's worth of lessons that I believe made my soul what it is today. 🥲💪❤️

[@theappalachiachannel]

We like to leave a bit of mystery in these stories, glad you enjoyed it

[@dennisthomson7175]

What a heartbreaking story.😢 I can't help but wonder how many more similar stories there are. I work with homeless people and so many of them never knew their dad Thank you for sharing this story

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Dennis

[@bevk7320]

The absolute best story you have ever told on here. TY

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@jannitanolen-bevers5672]

Masterfully written and presented, thank you Dr Phillips and Ms Tate!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much!

[@ClearlyRebecca615]

Wow! This one was GOOOOOD! I enjoyed it so much! It was so heartwarming, thank you.

[@theappalachiachannel]

You're so welcome!

[@sandyhawks5240]

One of the best stories ever. Love it.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it Sandy!

[@Missy70x54]

Another great story narrated so beautifully.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much!

[@brianpulstsr8680]

Another great story! You have a rare gift, and I genuinely appreciate you sharing it with us.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Brother I really appreciate that!

[@kathleenzinkovitch4050]

Another wonderful story with a twist..love it, thank you

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@janeanderson1629]

This story made me cry! It touched my heart ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you!

[@jay34ever54]

Mom and I loved this one!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Jay! Tell mom I said hello!

[@rubypayton4539]

What a beautiful and sad story. No one can deliver these stories like you both can. Thank you.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Ruby!

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Awesome story, Thank you J.D. and Sarah

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you John!

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

What an amazing story, JD! You are an inspired and quite outstanding weaver of words and stories! Love to listen to your comforting voice! Many thanks to you and sweet Sara for a poignant and beautiful story! ❤ from the hills of East Tennessee! Becca

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you ❤️

[@peachylee8459]

The last line.... Epic. How do you pack so much into such a short little story? You have a real gift. Your Granny Tollette stories are always my favorite.

[@theappalachiachannel]

I fretted so long over that last line. Thank you for noticing it and thank you for remembering my sweet granny.

[@tammyshean3868]

JD and Sara, you both are very good storytellers .Thank you for sharing!❤❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you ❤️

[@Nonniemaye]

This is an awesome story . Thank you, JD and Sarah, for telling the other side of the story. God bless you both.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Our pleasure!

[@geraldek4948]

Hey jd I think that's your name Last I wrote you I was in the hospital you might remember I mentioned I was watching one of your uploads. Paused it to go to the store. Stepped on the sidewalk slipped on frozen rain broke my leg on frozen rain. Emergency surgery woke up and finished the upload. Doing well after 3 months in a wheelchair. Love your channel. Impressed with your dedication research and effort and footage. Thank you for keeping this fascinating culture alive past and present. Moved from Washington to south Dakota. Will visit the smokies some day. The south the confederacy

[@theappalachiachannel]

I’m so glad to hear you’re doing better and I hate that that happened to you. We gotta be careful. Don’t we three months in a wheelchair? Wow that’s a long time. I’m glad you’re feeling better brother. Get well soon.

[@tommeredith7462]

Thanks for sharing this story that caused me to blink back tears. Back in that era good man would go to fetch them moonshine and it would get a grip on them. So much abuse to their wives and even children.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Amen 🙏

[@frostyfrances4700]

That's why they call it the demon rum.

[@CarolLee-mq8er]

That was a very good story. Made me tear up. Thank you 🙏

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rustylynch2]

Beautiful short story... This one could be a multi part series! Loved it

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Rusty!

[@frostyfrances4700]

I'd like to know what eventually became of his first son too. Did the break become permanent when he and his mom left WVA? If not, did the son eventually find his way back to WVA through his own and/or his dad's later efforts? If so, did the son eventually somehow discover who the governor actually was? Maybe after John's passing when it was really too late to patch things up? Or as a 'family friend' who of course would be attending the funeral? Maybe if his mom died first, John might even have revealed or let slip enough of the true history for his son to realize it. Like when at John's funeral someone reminded him how John loved the 'family friend' like his own and either that person or another remarked on a physical resemblance between the two. Pay close attention, JD! I'm trying to help you write this song now! Don't let me down. :)

[@KathysTube]

What a story...a mixture of emotions on this one... well done 😎👍❤️

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Kathy ❤️

[@pamwelsh6821]

WOW!! This brought tears.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Pam!

[@lisacooper3991]

Holy Cow.. sure was a powerful story there.. it's sad that he musta have felt she was beneath his standards after he left for the war and didn't return to her.. but everything has a reason I reckon..to her though, the greatest gift he could have ever done to made her happy wouldn't have been saying he's John but having the power to have her son released.. so that meant more to her than anything else he could have said.. beautiful story and so glad 😊 y'all shared it

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@C4Carriger]

Unbelievable,what a wonderful story thank you for sharing it with me.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@terrycole9427]

Fantastic story thank you for sharing it with us

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Terry!

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Wow that was a awesome story, it brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing and God bless you and your whole family sir...🙏🙏🙏

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much John!

[@kimbishop4734]

I swear. You have some great stories. Wow.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you ❤️

[@jennyconner6047]

Thank you for sharing I loved this one!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Jenny!

[@debbiedotodue]

This was a beautiful story Thank you

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Debbie

[@donnamays24]

Loved the story, and the narration was perfect! Blessings❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Donna!

[@carolynpurser7469]

What a great story! So happy I found your channel. 😊

[@theappalachiachannel]

Welcome Carolyn! Glad to have you here!

[@annettepoole8160]

Beautiful story ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you! 🙂

[@marionbowler5440]

You are absolutely amazing at telling stories, what an awesome gift the Lord gave you, so happy that you use wisely, tears in the house.❤🍁✨️🙏

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much Marion! Hope all is well up north!

[@catherinebrady2640]

This one gave me chills.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Catherine!

[@likhound]

That was a great story, listened to it twice.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much!

[@ericwitt4586]

Awesome story as useual thanks !

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@plugwrench1]

I believe that this is the best story I've heard. Thank you.

[@theappalachiachannel]

aww, thank you so much!

[@crackediB]

WOOOOOOOW! Amazing story!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@melissavancleave8686]

Wow great story, i really have no words. Loved the last sentence.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Melissa, I really fretted for a long time on exactly how to write that sentence

[@melissavancleave8686]

@@theappalachiachannel well I personally thought it was perfect.

[@davidweathers938]

❤Another great story, the war affected lots of people in many ways.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@deecooper1567]

What a heart breaker 💔💔. The end just hit my heart real hard 😢😔👵🏻❣️

[@susannaude8514]

A beautiful, heartbreaking story. John did the right thing.

[@theappalachiachannel]

❤️

[@michaelstusiak5902]

Wow. I didn't see that coming at first, but another wonderful story. Thanks, JD.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Michael, how you enjoying this cooler weather?

[@ValerieGriner]

I'm a new subscriber and I really LOVE your stories. Thank-you so much.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you! and welcome aboard!

[@gailgeer3101]

This is such a heart moving story. My, my. Thank you.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Gail!

[@Jane-b9k]

I agree with others, the two of you are very good at the telling of these stories

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much Jane!

[@denisestrickland2976]

This one had me in tears😢…..Is it a true story? Well done JD. As always, please give us more🙏

[@theappalachiachannel]

I like to leave a bit of mystery. Im happy you enjoyed it Denise. Have a blessed day!

[@Joanla1954]

@@theappalachiachannel Hummmm, wonder if your J stands for John and you're named after your great... nah, can't be. Stay away from those DNA kits JD. 😉

[@LowejaDogs]

@@theappalachiachannel ARRRRGH, I was going to ask the same question. Hmm, I believe I have solved the mystery. Not true because we are hanging on to each word knowing it's only a short video with a secret. But you and Sarah are experts in telling stories true or false. You both have a knack for storytelling and keeping your listeners hanging onto every word. Wish he told her who he was tho. Technically he opt out of years of responsibility even if he didn't know his own son.

[@Jean-us6ow]

Extraordinary story! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@theappalachiachannel]

aww, thank you so much!

[@Jean-us6ow]

@@theappalachiachannel You're Welcome Friend 🤗 This channel never disappoints!♥️

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

This is a sweet story. Than you.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you!

[@NoraHarris68]

Awesome, excellent story as always. God bless you and yours.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Nora ❤️

[@Howard-f6y]

Another great one JD. Really good!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you

[@elizabethbuttke2224]

Oh JD, that is a sweet story. Loved it.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Elizabeth!

[@RuthCollins-g1g]

Thanks for the video it was sad and wonderful at the same time God bless you all

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@dawnking5309]

What a beautiful story ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@bethstaggs2369]

From the pictures to the story and the narrator’s, excellent

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you !

[@janblackman6204]

Your music is back. I love it

[@theappalachiachannel]

Hi Jan! So, The Appalachian Storyteller has grown so much, that I had to split the content into two separate channels. All my historical documentaries are over on The Appalachian Storyteller, while all my down-home storytelling videos are on The Appalachia Channel (along with the music you love so much). Be sure to subscribe to both channels and have a great weekend! . BTW- There are always new videos on this channel each Sunday Morning.

[@susanmj1160]

This was a beautiful story, but the governor was an AH for not going back to her after the war. Edit - There are many reasons why he possibly didn't go back, of which I have been gently reminded. Thank you so much for your wonderful stories, I so love this channel and share it every chance I get. Thank you

[@theappalachiachannel]

Is it possible he didn’t know she was pregnant? Or that she was married when he returned from the war and had moved out of state?

[@susanmj1160]

@@theappalachiachannel ok, you win, lol I'm wrong

[@theappalachiachannel]

@@susanmj1160 not about being right or wrong, I love the mystery of it. Hope you are having a great Saturday

[@susanmj1160]

@@theappalachiachannel Sorry I snapped a little, let's just say I was a single Mama, I crushed it tho lol. Having a good Saturday, hope you are as well. Shoulda just remembered what I was taught, caint say nuttin nice don't say nuttin at all lol I do love this channel, shared it on my FB page, think this is first time I ever got het up about anything tho lol Sorry again.

[@frostyfrances4700]

@@susanmj1160 - On the other hand, I think it was Harry S. Truman's daughter who said if you can't say something nice about somebody, come sit right here next to me. Or maybe it was one of the Roosevelts. I don't quite remember at the moment. But anyway, civil discourse allows for reasonable differences of opinion .... I've heard that's what makes a horse race too.

[@somosrarosperoespeciales]

Hola chiKo de los Apalaches!!; siempre he sentido atracción por las historias de los Apalaches, su música y la forma en la que la población ha ido sumándose a la modernidad; yo vivo en España y soy Española, mi idioma es el castellano y no se inglés porque jamás se me ha dado bien ese idioma; me hubiese gustado seguir tu canal pero es todo en inglés y es una lastima; el problema de los subtitulos y los españoles es que las pelis que nos llegan de los Estados Americanos ya están dobladas al castellano y desde pequeños desgraciadamente no se enseño para tener la habilidad de poder "ver la película y a la vez ir leyendo"; de todas formas que sepas que me hubiese encantando seguir tu canal, un abrazo enorme desde Valladolid España

[@143purple]

Love this Thank yall again🤗🙏💪🫶🌈💓💜

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you!

[@prairiestorm5045]

What an amazing story!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@Edd-gc6yp]

What a Good Story ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@dennisthornton4434]

Good story. 😊

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you

[@myerstalesofappalachia]

What a sad love story .it was a sure good one

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you -Sarah

[@mikehoncho7252]

I enjoyed this story very much... It made me forget about all my troubles and continue for another day.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikehoncho7252]

I'm sure you have thought about putting your books on audio with you being the narrator. I have no idea what you would have to do

[@theappalachiachannel]

@@mikehoncho7252 I kinda feel like these KZbin versions are audiobooks in a way

[@bobbystaley6559]

Awesome job

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks!

[@taylorfamily8176]

Loved that video

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you!

[@talestoldinthedark]

Absolutely beautiful

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you! 😊

[@PJ-SavedbyGrace]

Awesome story folks!!!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks 😊

[@betsy-mini-mckinney3098]

Wow! Amazing!

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you ma’am

[@tedlieb4928]

Crazy good story!🎉

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you so much!

[@andrewlewis-q1p]

I don’t know where you get your information from but yall please keep up the amazing work!

[@theappalachiachannel]

My dad is a lifelong storyteller and writer- Sarah

[@andrewlewis-q1p]

@@theappalachiachannel Sounds like yall have learned from the best! Yall take care and god bless!

[@stonereaper1157]

Excellent as always

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thanks again!

[@BarbaraBennett-tf4id]

THANK YOU !

[@theappalachiachannel]

You're welcome!

[@carolt6233]

Awesome story ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you Carol!

[@garylam6233]

The old saying it’s a small world could never be more evident !! You probably would be surprised if known the factual similarities of this story and real life scenarios. Thanks JD

[@theappalachiachannel]

Well said, Gary!

[@EddyBonner-l8z]

Thanks again

[@theappalachiachannel]

Always welcome

[@jm00727]

Chills ........💞

[@theappalachiachannel]

thank you!

[@caligurlbornraised1874]

Wow!😢

[@jeaneiselman2347]

❤😢great story

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you!

[@semigoth299]

I don’t believe in favoritism or nepotism because I have seen what it can do it’s not pretty either, I’ve refused to use discounts from family and friends because it wasn’t my discount to begin with. I was raised by a humble and honest dad and I still miss him so much 😢

[@semigoth299]

I still have secrets from when I was a kid and I recently heard some and was thinking, not how I heard it it was from the original source so I just shrugged it off and laughed to myself about it and said okay 😉

[@jodysappington7008]

awesome story

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😀

[@1bryanestes]

Great story brother,

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@reneerollins4433]

Fantastic story!😊😊❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you! 😊

[@laura6796]

Wonderful story, I wish he would have told her who he was❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you !

[@tammywilliams7381]

Another wonderful story JD and Sarah ❤

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@gracietilert8952]

That broke my heart.

[@theappalachiachannel]

💔

[@1Tikvah77]

Beautiful story and lesson. So many people have sorrowful stories like this. Please Be kind to others. Accept them. Encourage others now and not judge please.

[@theappalachiachannel]

Beautifully said my friend

[@dewayneleek4588]

Damn that was a great story

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you 😊

[@DavidWilliams-tr1yx]

Great story , I thought he would fess up to being her long lost love

[@theappalachiachannel]

Thank you!

[@ladydar69pluto76]

Bravo

[@theappalachiachannel]

thank you!

[@GaryWhipple-q6w]

Old governor was a cad😊