{"id":8797,"date":"2022-07-21T12:15:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T12:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testv26.demowebsitelinks.com\/harps\/?page_id=8797"},"modified":"2026-01-26T22:24:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:24:58","slug":"about-the-author","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/testv92.demowebsitelinks.com\/Harold-L-Koch\/about-the-author\/","title":{"rendered":"About The Author"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Harold L. Koch brings decades of observation, scholarship, and lived experience to the complex world of family relationships. With a Doctorate in Business Administration, he combines rigorous academic study with practical insight, exploring how families navigate belief, conflict, and connection.<\/p>

At eighty-four, Harold writes from a perspective few can match. He has raised three children, guided fifteen grandchildren, and watched over twenty-one great-grandchildren grow. These multi-generational experiences inform his work, giving him unique insight into the challenges aging parents face when communicating with adult children.<\/p>

His most recent book, How Can We Talk With Adult Children (50\u201370 Yrs. Old) About Today\u2019s Lunacy Caused by Religion, Government, and Society?<\/em>, reflects this expertise. The book presents a structured, data-driven \u201cBlueprint\u201d for guiding difficult conversations, blending historical, scientific, and statistical evidence with practical communication strategies. Harold\u2019s approach empowers parents to plan, prepare, and engage thoughtfully, turning potential conflict into understanding and connection.<\/p>

Harold identifies as a nonpartisan Deist, valuing logic, facts, and preparation over emotion. He balances empirical reasoning with empathy, making his guidance actionable for families navigating ideological divides or generational tension.<\/p>

Beyond this book, his autobiography, An Ordinary Life \u2013 It\u2019s Almost Too Much Trouble<\/em>, chronicles a life shaped by perseverance, teaching, and observation. His ongoing scholarship\u2014studying scientific literature, societal trends, and family dynamics\u2014ensures that his advice remains relevant, accurate, and deeply informed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Key Highlights of Harold\u2019s Work:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Author of a practical guide for aging parents navigating adult children’s relationships.<\/li>
  • Lifelong scholar with a DBA and continued engagement in science and social research.<\/li>
  • Creator of 42 communication tactics to resolve conflicts and strengthen family bonds.<\/li>
  • Storyteller whose autobiography demonstrates analytical rigor, reflection, and clarity of thought.<\/li><\/ul>

    Harold L. Koch\u2019s work equips aging parents with actionable tools to communicate with confidence, preserve relationships, and foster understanding, even in challenging times.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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