I recently read this book and attended a webinar by the author, André Kearns, who weaves together foundational stories from different branches of his family, with the historical context of the time and place, and with corresponding methodology suggestions and sources that track with how he found the documentation that he used to create - or really recover and reconstruct - these stories from his family. He models how to talk about painful events, structures, and historical realities created by the racist reality of American life without those negative realities undermining the truth and the positive stories about his ancestors.
I recommend this book for the beginner or intermediate genealogist! You will find inspiration to find a paper trail for your own ancestors, or to hire someone to research your family tree, or to coach you if you are stuck at a brick wall in your research.
Many professional genealogists offer coaching services or one-on-one consultation services if you need help getting to the next level in your research. I offer this at the same hourly rate as my standard research rate right now - $70 per hour. Let me know if you are interested! We can do a one-hour session, as a one-time service, or ongoing monthly or quarterly or even annually. Email me at gretchencdn@gmail.com to get started.
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