Rebecca Robinson Livres

This important book examines the motives that drive family historians and explores whether those who research their ancestral pedigrees have distinct personalities, demographics or family characteristics. It describes genealogists' experiences as they chart their family trees including their insights, dilemmas and the fascinating, sometimes disturbing and often surprising, outcomes of their searches. Drawing on theory and research from psychology and other humanities disciplines, as well as from the authors' extensive survey data collected from over 800 amateur genealogists, the authors present the experiences of family historians, including personal insights, relationship changes, mental health benefits and ethical dilemmas. The book emphasises the motivation behind this exploration, including the need to acknowledge and tell ancestral stories, the spiritual and health-related aspects of genealogical research, the addictiveness of the detective work, the lifelong learning opportunities and the passionate desire to find lost relatives. With its focus on the role of family history in shaping personal identity and contemporary culture, this is fascinating reading for anyone studying genealogy and family history, professional genealogists and those researching their own history.

Perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy and Thea Guanzon, this thrilling romantasy debut weaves high-stakes political intrigue with a steamy, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance. Vaasa Kozár has been honed into a weapon, and after losing her mother to mysterious dark magic, she feels death is imminent. Her ruthless brother, seeking to eliminate her as a threat to his crown, marries her off to Reid of Mireh, a foreign ruler, hoping her death will incite an invasion. But Vaasa is determined to survive. Entering her marriage with plans to escape, she utilizes the political acumen and combat skills her father taught her. To her surprise, Reid offers a deal: if she helps him gain political power, he will share his knowledge of the dark magic within her and help control it. This tempting offer complicates their relationship as undeniable attraction grows, threatening the boundaries of their arrangement. With her brother's deadly schemes unfolding, Vaasa must learn to trust Reid, even as their political marriage begins to feel genuine. Readers are captivated, praising the beautiful writing and the gripping narrative, eagerly awaiting this compelling story.