Who Do You Think You Are?: The Genealogy Handbook

by Dan Waddell

Do you know where you came from? Who Do You Think You Are? has been a BBC hit since its first series in 2004, which ignited an extraordinary boom in researching family history in the UK. Since then, the world of genealogy has transformed and while our sources of information remain the same, our ways of accessing them have multiplied and changed beyond recognition. In this practical, easy-to-use handbook, the WDYTYA? team share their experience and expertise, essential for anyone who would like to discover their family’s history.Drawing on celebrity stories to illustrate and inspire, and providing hints, tips and practical step-by-steps this pocket handbook will bring family history to life for fans of the show, and for any amateur sleuths starting out on their own journey of discovery.

Genres: History

204 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2014

About the author

Dan Waddell is a journalist and author who lives in west London. He has published ten non-fiction books, including the bestselling Who Do You Think You Are?, which tied in with the successful BBC TV series. The Blood Detective is his first novel.

Series:
* Nigel Barnes

Reviews

[Ericka Clou · Rating 3 out of 5]

Accidentally picked this one up. It mostly focuses on English-speaking Europe and Australia, but that's helpful for my husband's side of the family.

[Ben Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this in hope that it would help me out with a writing gig I’ve got over this next year regarding genealogy - and it was brilliant! Not only did it educate and inform me, but it also was an interesting read on its own.

[Juliet Mike · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very enjoyable stories of well known people finding out about their ancestry, combined with tips and advice on where to start if you wish to research your own family history.

[Cath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant