Solid read of a family's history
589985
This book was hard to put down. A twist-turn story of a woman's quest to discover her family's secrets and the things people will do to keep them buried.
659930
This is a lovely, short memoir written about growing up in small West Virginia community.  It was part of my Appalachian studies/Folklore cirriculum.  I enjoyed reading about the author's family, such as some of their family history, their connection to the farm that had been in their family for generations, the importance of family and community in their isolated town, and the heartbreaking ache of watching the beautiful land they loved being destroyed by timbering and pollution.  It's not even so much of a political or environmental novel, so I don't want to give the wrong impression.  It truly is a story of a family from the descriptions of her grandparents, the wildflowers on the farm, the old family graveyard, the town's only store, and the community gatherings at the churches and school.  It also tells stories of how black raspberries saved the farm and how the mysterious contents of the author's father's sea trunk.

At matter fact, I enjoyed this book so much, I am planning to buy it for my mother and both of my sisters.
4724929
Good book,but at times hard to keep up with all the family members,and events would have been helpful to have family tree diagram and more pictures, I read kindle edition so don't think all pictures were shown but it was interesting to learn about the people of Kentucky and W virginia at that time in history and the dynamics of the feud and how politics and the law played a role
3036404
A wonderful history of one of Americans favorite families. This is a must read.
2411848
This is a family history gathered over more than 20 years of research. It is the story of the author's mother's family who were Hungarian Jews in Europe before, during and after WW II, and in South and North America after WW II. The story teller, Janos, shares a first person narrative of the tragedy of loss in the Nazi concentration camps, and the survival of 4 brothers and their history. It is the gift of an old man, to the next generation of his family. An old man who did not want to take the family history, and secrets to his grave.  It is a worthy read for the story it tells and the family history revealed after 60 plus of secrecy.
4741885
It is good to read from a family's experience of this important time in history.  A lot is explained and revealed in this book that was not available during this period of time.  I highly recommend this book!
4672669
A good read and illuminating account of Jennifer Teege's discovery of the Nazi history of her family [Grandfather and Grandmother] and her finding a more complete account of her mother, her own birth and personal background.  Solid.
1631217
The writing was good, the biography rather tragic.  I think it would also be of interest to genealogists researching this family line as it gives insights into other family members.
4721554
Family saga over various ages, particularly about women - good read!
3298663
I saw a documentary about this family and that got my curiosity sparked. I was very happy to find this book. It has so much information and pictures about this family, easy to read and One of those books you keep forever.
3130362
well written and informative.  Learned things about the first families that puts history in perspective.
4698043
My father's family is from West Virginia, and this gives a very clear recounting of an event that until now has been told only through family tales.  It brings life to a mostly forgotten time, but in an area where the bitterness still remains.
773231
A well-written, thoroughly researched history of US over
the past 200 years, as seen from the vantage point of
the author's family.
323886
Interesting insights into their family but could have been shorter, in my opinion.
316369
This book had a vast amount of information about my family. I am researching the Rooney family from Fort Stockton. My sister and I found this book at the library, but it had so much information that I decided to purchase it. I have enjoyed reading all the stories. It has brought the history to life.
4424446
My grandparents also immigrated from Sehrel. I never had the opportunity to meet them, but reading this book made me feel a sense of connection to their home. I enjoyed this family's story, as well as the pictures.
145396
Very researched and detailed. Really gives you a sense of the family members