Hello GenTravelers!
In previous posts (for instance THIS post) I’ve mentioned that when I can’t be off GenTraveling, I like to read and escape on literary travels – especially if they are historical or genealogy-themed stories. I was NOT expecting my book club’s pick this month to be anything of the sort (just look at the cover – it does not scream ‘historical’, right???)! :o) But I was pleasantly surprised that a major part of the book was about Ellis Island. Just as GenTraveling gives me a greater sense of where and how my ancestors lived, this book gave me a better sense of how it would be to immigrate to the U.S. in the early 1900’s. The author, Susan Meissner, was an award-winning journalist before switching to novel writing and you can tell she had done her historical research.
The book’s story-line jumps from the tragic 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to the 10-year anniversary of the tragic 9/11 World Trade Center terrorist attack. I enjoyed this particular literary escape quite a bit. Let me know if any of you have read it. AND, as always, please send any book recommendations my way! Have a great day.
I am adding this to my list of books to read. Thanks!
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My book club met last night and there was a bit of discussion regarding the ethical decision one of the main characters had to make. You’ll have to let me know if you would’ve told or not. (you’ll know what I mean, haha!)
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Sounds like a good read! Thanks for the tip.
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If you find time to read it, be sure to let me know what you think. :o)
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For anyone with Scottish ancestry (specifically the Highlands), I’d recommend Reunion: A Search for Ancestors by Ryan Littrell. It’s got genealogy challenges, DNA stories, historical context and great GenTraveling all rolled into one.
Did I get the recommendation from you? I enjoyed it!
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No, that wasn’t from me. Thanks! That one sounds like it has it all. Definitely will put it on my TBR list!
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Enjoy!
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