First published 2015
The boom in ancestral travel has created a new form of exploration. Actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy leads this collection by sharing his recent journey to discover his Irish family history. Twenty-five other notable writers contribute their own stories of connection and heritage. These accounts span continents as authors search for lost relatives, reconnect with distant family members, or simply explore ancestral homelands to understand their origins. The book tackles the practical side through detailed sidebars and an extensive resource section that guide readers through their own genealogical research. Spencer Wells from the Genographic Project provides context in the foreword. Family photographs, heirlooms, recipes, and striking images complete this comprehensive approach to heritage travel and genealogical investigation.
Genres: biography, history, family, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-journey
Setting: Ireland
Period: 21st-century
288 pages · Hardcover · National Geographic