Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak
April 20, 2010
Susan and Megan will be discussing her new book, "Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History
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.
This book 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 premiered 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.
Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak is an internationally renowned genealogist, speaker and author, and has consulted for and appeared on Good Morning America, the Today Show, The Early Show, CNN, PBS, NPR, BBC and numerous other shows. The history sleuth who uncovered Michelle Obama’s roots, unearthed the true story of the first Ellis Island immigrant, traced Barack Obama’s roots to Ireland, figured out who would be king of America today (if George Washington had been king instead of president), and discovered the shocking Sharpton-Thurmond connection, is also a regular contributor to The Huffington Post. More about Megan can be found on her official website which contains links to more genealogy information. She can also be found on various social networks including Twitter and Facebook, under the username: megansmolenyak.
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