First published 2016
The Thrash-Wilson family opens their albums, letters, and records to reveal six centuries of connection across continents. Through photographs that yellow at the edges and stories passed down through kitchen conversations, the family traces their roots from the 1400s forward. The genealogical web encompasses 632 relatives scattered across five countries of origin, each thread leading back to common ancestors. Three generations of Thrash-Wilsons piece together fragments of memory and documentary evidence. Their search reveals how families scatter and reconnect, how names change and bloodlines persist across time and geography. The book captures the weight of family history and the human need to know where we come from.
Genres: family, historical-fiction, 21st-century, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-secrets, found-family
Setting: Africa, Europe
Period: 1400s, 20th-century, 21st-century
92 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform