

How did Smolenyak discover Barack Obama's Irish ancestry-and his relation to Brad Pitt? Or the journey of Michelle Obama's family from slavery to the White House? Or the startling links between outspoken politicians Al Sharpton and Strom Thurmond? And why is Smolenyak's name squared? Test your own skills as she shares her exciting secrets. You've read the headlines now get the inside story as the "Indiana Jones of genealogy" reveals how she cracked her news-making cases, became the face of this increasingly popular field-and redefined history along the way. Part forensic scientist, part master sleuth, Megan Smolenyak has solved some of America's oldest and most fascinating genealogical mysteries. Here, America's top genealogist reveals how she's made headlines solving genealogical puzzles with entertaining, revealing, and controversial candor.īook Synopsis You've heard of the Dog Whisperer? Meet the Ancestor Rescuer. About the Book Hit shows like "Who Do You Think You Are?" and "History Detectives" demonstrate that people are fascinated by family origins.
