Who Do You Think You Are?
There is no such thing as an ordinary family, and the newly released companion guide to NBC's ground-breaking new series, "Who Do You Think You Are?," has been written to help genealogists dig into their roots and discover their own story waiting to be revealed.
"Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History," will teach you how to chart your own journey into your past and discover the treasures hidden in your family tree. Featuring step-by-step instructions from Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, one of America's top genealogical researchers, "Who Do You Think You Are?" covers everything you need to know to dig into your own roots.
In the book, you'll find:
* 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
The "Who Do You Think You Are?" television show premiers on March 5, 2010, and 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.
About the Book
"Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History," published by Viking Penguin, is available for purchase at all book stores and http://www.honoringourancestors.com/
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