Book Review: Social Networking for Genealogists by Drew Smith

Social Networking for Genealogists by Drew Smith

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is a 129 page reference book that covers the different aspects of using the social media available to broaden your genealogical horizons, such as mailing lists, blogs, and social networking sites. It is a simple read with screen prints showing you steps in each chapter, although it doesn't go into too much depth on any one category. At the end of each chapter, it gives suggestions to get you started in the area that chapter covered. It was written in an interesting and easy to understand way, and even though I was already familiar with most of the social media topics covered, I was able to find a couple of new ones and some that I hadn't even considered using for genealogy. It is an excellent resource for beginners in the social media realm and worth flipping through for the more experienced.



© copyright Monica Palmer, 2011

Book Review - Bringing Your Family History to Life through Social History

Bringing Your Family History to Life Through Social History by Katherine Scott Sturdevant






My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Very informative book on looking at one's family history through the eyes of an historian. Especially like the sections on family photographs and writing letters! I wish this book wasn't out-of-print! I would love to have a copy for reference!

Book Review - Stories Grandma Never Told

Stories Grandma Never Told: Portuguese Women in California by Sue Fagalde Lick






My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book follows the lives of Portuguese immigrants (all are women) and their daughters. It covers the culture, education, language, and careers of these women. It was a great read for me since I am of Portuguese descent to try to understand what these women were like and what it was like to move to a new country and learn a new language. I never realized what strong work ethic they had and what resilient people they were and are. It certainly makes me proud of my heritage. It also has a great bibliography so that I can find more books on the subject.