Melodies Under The Palms
Memories from the Iraq I Used to Know
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About the Book
The main objective of this book is to introduce the Iraq I used to know, and bring about a different perspective to a country that has been so harshly portrayed by the media. The reader will be taken back to a time where Iraq was filled with culture and diversity, and experience what it was like to grow up in the region of the Fertile Crescent. The true beauty of such a wonderful country will be brought to light and its vast history will leave readers in awe.
It is my hope that this book will raise a new level of awareness and bring about feelings toward a culture that seems all but gone forever. Although the Iraq I used to know is longer such, my memories will make sure that it stays with us for eternity. I am pleased to share my personal experiences and feel readers from all backgrounds will enjoy them.
About the Author
Salma Ajo, Ph.D. is Executive Director of Action Net Psychological Services PLC. Serving Tri-county for Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Since 1995 she has changed,touched and empowered many lives suffered from mental illness and legal problems.
Dr. Ajo, has 12 years Experience at Henry Ford Health System (Maplegrove) in West Bloomfield, Michigan. During her tenure Dr. Ajo as inpatient substance abuse therapist, couched and empowered hundreds of lives and their families. Since December 2011 Dr. Ajo joined ACCESS, bringing to the Organization her expertise to start a program in Substance Abuse and Addiction. She hoped to make a valuable change that impact on perspective clients and their families.
Dr. Ajo was born in Basra, Iraq and Immigrated to the United States in1971. She continued her studies in Michigan, earned her Bachelor from Oakland University, Rochester MI, major in Human Resource Development and minor in Psychology, Master Degree in Clinical Psychology and Pd.D. in Clinical Psychology and Education. Her first language was French, she is fluent in Arabic, Chaldean and English with some French.
Dr. Ajo, was involved in the political field in Oakland County. She was elected as Commissioner for the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation Commission in 2004. In 2008 was appointed by Governor Grandholm to the Michigan Arab/Chaldean Advisory Committee. She is also been appointed by the Oakland County Commissions for the advisory Board in 2011.