Ancestor Trouble
Book description
âExtraordinary and wide-ranging . . . a literary feat that simultaneously builds and excavates identity.ââThe New York Times Book Review (Editorsâ Choice)
Roxane Gayâs Audacious Book Club Pick ⢠Finalist for the National Book Critics Circleâs John Leonard Prize ⢠An acclaimed writer goes searching for the truth about herâŚ
Why read it?
1 author picked Ancestor Trouble as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book has a lot of genealogy and spinoffs, which demonstrate all the reasons I love genealogy and, hence, love this book. Newton digs into her past and uncovers secrets and more, which leads to her knowing herself better as well as her family.
I really liked that she delved into associated topics such as kin and why they matter, epigenetics, a critique of DNA websites, spiritual practices, and connecting with and honoring oneâs ancestors. I agree with what she writes, âWe can see more clearly where we need to go, how we may best live if we know preciselyâŚ
From Marcia's list on genealogy and racial justice for truth.
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