Roy Juarez

The story of Pastor Doris and Johnny tells of their love, faith, compassion, and the importance of family. Written and illustrated by Roy Juarez, Jr., their adopted son, to express his appreciation for their sacrifice to him and humanity.Pastor Doris is currently battling Alzheimer's disease, and while her memory is fading, the impact she made is sketched in the hearts of those who met her. Through these pages, her family can remind her of the gracious life she lived and the legacy she leaves behind.Pastor Doris and Johnny were ministers for over 30 years and served hundreds of families worldwide.Matthew 25:23

When Roy meets James, they immediately become best friends. Together they set off on an adventure to discover a hidden treasure. As this fun story unfolds, James and Roy come across some unforgettable characters before learning and the true meaning of responsibility.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives dramatically and is now rewriting our norms. It has uprooted our lives, and become one of the most significant wake-up calls of the century. Mother Nature has officially put us in a "time-out." It is up to us to figure out what lessons She is trying to teach us.Through the lens of two different generations, 4 Steps to Not Allowing the Pandemic to Affect your Home is a labor of love that encourages coming back to the basics of family, love, faith, and hope.Allow these 4 steps to help you during this "time-out" to self-reflect, strengthen your family bond, and identify what really matters in life.

At the age of 14 years old, Roy found himself homeless due to domestic violence. He moved from house to house to survive. With only a duffle bag to call home, he was at the mercy of the streets. After navigating his way to college, Roy swore to never return to that life again. However, one dream would change it all.This riveting memoir journeys through Roy's decision to live homeless once again, but this time, Homeless by Choice, with a mission to inspire youth to never give up on life, their dreams and understand the power of higher education. This journey would lead him to uncover the hidden issues that plague America's youth. Surprised by what he finds, Roy is forced to face his own childhood and the demons that have haunted him for years.Just because you have a house doesn't mean you have a home. Are you homeless by choice?

At the age of 14 years old, Roy found himself homeless due to domestic violence. He moved from house to house to survive. With only a duffle bag to call home, he was at the mercy of the streets. After navigating his way to college, Roy swore to never return to that life again. However, one dream would change it all.This riveting memoir journeys through Roy's decision to live homeless once again, but this time, Homeless by Choice, with a mission to inspire youth to never give up on life, their dreams and understand the power of higher education. This journey would lead him to uncover the hidden issues that plague America's youth. Surprised by what he finds, Roy is forced to face his own childhood and the demons that have haunted him for years.Just because you have a house doesn't mean you have a home. Are you homeless by choice?