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Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History | 
| Authors: Megan Smolenyak, Wall to Wall Media
Publisher: Viking Adult
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 1
ISBN: 0670021636
Dewey Decimal Number: 929.1072
EAN: 9780670021635
ASIN: 0670021636
Publication Date: March 4, 2010
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Product Description
There is no such thing as an ordinary family. Each one has its own stories: the black sheep, the Civil War hero, the ancestors who fled to the United States, or the lost family fortune. No matter how plain you think your background is, chances are there is a saga just waiting to be discovered.
The ground-breaking NBC series Who Do You Think You Are? takes seven of America's best-loved celebrities-from Lisa Kudrow to Susan Sarandon-on an emotional journey to trace their family history and discover who they really are. The revelations are sometimes shocking, sometimes heartbreaking, and always fascinating.
With the Who Do You Think You Are? companion guide, you will learn how to chart your own journey into your past and discover the treasures hidden in your family tree. Featuring step-by-step instructions from one of America's top genealogical researchers, Who Do You Think You Are? covers everything a beginner needs to know to start digging into their roots, including:
* Full-color profiles of the celebrities' surprising revelations * Starting the search-it's as easy as pulling out the old family photos * Census information-where to find it and how to use it * What birth, death, and marriage certificates have to tell us * How to track down immigration and military documents * The latest breakthroughs in DNA testing * The best online resources to conduct your searches, and store your newfound discoveries to share with family and save for future generations It has never been easier to bring your family history to life. You will be amazed at how much there is to discover!
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 A Great Genealogical Aid! March 21, 2010
Cyndi Beane Henry (West Virginia, USA)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
"Who Do You Think You Are?"
"Who Do Think You Are?" The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History, A companion To The NBC Series
By Megan Smolenyak [2], Chief Genealogical Consultant
Viking Penguin
2009
ISBN 978-0-670-02163-5
When my preordered book arrived, it was probably one of the most anticipated books I had ordered in quite some time!
Having been a fan of Megan's for a long time, I already knew it was going to be good.
Megan takes us on a journey, in plain, simple language, and easy understanding, to find our ancestors.
She fully explains the "tools of the trade" for someone who knows absolutely not one thing about genealogy, other than having a desire to trace their family history. But she does it in such a way that those of us who have been doing just such research for many years, finds it a pleasant recall and entertaining! Never is it boring, stuffy or redundant.
She touches on each of the NBC series participants, without giving so much away that we are let down when we actually watch the appropriate episode. Instead, we find ourselves saying, "I'm so glad she didn't give too much away! What a great show!"
In nine, easy-to-read chapters, Megan takes us through preparing for the search; using the Internet to assist us in our search; how to utilize the census records; using vital records [birth, marriage and death]; military records; performing research in other countries; and passing on our research through sharing.
If you haven't purchased your copy of "Who Do You Think You Are?" yet, I highly encourage you to get one now. Even if you've been researching for a long time, you're going to find some great vital information that you either didn't know about, or you have forgotten about! And if you are new to the "genie" bug, then I can't think of a better book to help you get started!
From a librarian April 2, 2010
booklizzy
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
As a reference librarian specializing in genealogy I was very eager to get this book. The quality of this book far exceeded my expectations. For beginners in family history and genealogy this is an excellent get started book. More experienced researchers should not ignore this book though, they too will find helpful information. While not a large book, it covers a broad range of topics that I found to be most helpful. This is a book that I have and will recommend to my patrons. Fans of the television show will also discover that each show has been recapped for them in a special section.
Newbies to Oldies--It's a Winner! April 2, 2010
Rez Praiser
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Whether you're not sure how to spell the word "genealogy," know what a pedigree chart is, or you're a long-time pencil to computer genealogist, this book is for you. Meagan's writing is clear,up-to-date, and enlightening for both beginners and experienced searchers. I read it cover to cover, only stopping a couple of time to pull up my laptop and check out a couple of suggested on-line sites. In my opinion, this makes a good present for all ages from middle-schoolers up.
Excellent Guide to Starting your Search........ April 3, 2010
Ruth E. Himan (CHULA VISTA, CA, US)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Meagan's companion book to this series allows the reader/viewer a more thorough understanding to the introduction of genealogy. Megan uses a straightforward gentle approach to a study that can be very demanding and confusing. Many genealogy resources are dry, technical and presumptuous.
This book is a basic, measured variation written for the contemporary reader.
As I continue to introduce my own family to our ancestors, I will be supplying each family with a copy of this book.
Submitted by Ruth ([...])
An Essential guide for tracing family history April 4, 2010
Fenton C. Miller Jr.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Megan Smolenyak puts together a very informative and highly useful book on tracing your ancestors. I am very excited about some of the web sites mentioned in the book and hope they will get me around some of the brick walls I have encountered. The structure of the book takes you from the beginning of your quest through a variety of avenues to help you complete your family tree. I think everyone interested in genealogy, whether new or experienced, will find this book beneficial.
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