The Family History Fun Factor

Biographies & Memoirs

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Synopsis

Wouldn't you give blood and pay money to go back in time and converse with your progenitors? Find out what their life was really like?

But wait--what about your ggg-grandchildren? How are you preserving what makes life shine for you and your family?

If you need some inspiration, this entertaining and informative book is for you!

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Author Biography

Marcha Fox’s passion for science fiction began as a child. Her determination to write in that genre knew no bounds, such that she even went back to college in her 30s to obtain a bachelor’s of science degree in physics, after which she spent over 20 years working at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Science and engineering experience notwithstanding, it’s the unexplained mysteries of the cosmos, such as the concept of a universal consciousness, which provide the setting for Beyond the Hidden Sky, first volume of a four-part series. Centered on the Brightstar family who has been torn apart by a storm of political and scientific intrigue, they will stop at nothing until they are reunited.

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Author Insight

What's Missing from your Family History?

Every family has a wealth of stories, traditions, habits and behaviors that make them unique and contribute to each member's identity. Whether they relate to ethnicity, cultural roots, economic class or DNA these are the heart of why we have family reunions and the memories that last forever. If you're not preserving these gems in some way they could be lost to those who would appreciate them the most. Doing so doesn't have to be work but can be tremendous fun, especially with the variety of helpful electronic media available, often as close as your smart phone. Don't let your family history scroll into oblivion on Facebook! Find out how to preserve and keep it starting today, not only for your family to enjoy but for generations to come.

Book Excerpt

The Family History Fun Factor

What would you give to spend one day with one of your ancestors? To witness everyday details of his or her life, whether it involved a favorite recipe, cooking methods, transportation or how children spent their day? Genealogy and stories related to major life events such as immigration, migrations, arranged marriages, childbirth, deaths or occupations can often be found in journals or other sources but what about everyday activities such as holiday celebrations or the games children played on balmy summer evenings? Wouldn’t you like to go one step beyond walking four miles to school through two feet of snow or canning peaches on a woodstove?

Unfortunately, modern science hasn’t given us anything but theories regarding a time machine or other means to accomplish such a feat. Given that, follow time’s arrow in the other direction to your descendants, no doubt still waiting for that time machine. Don’t you think they might wonder the same things about you? Even if you’re diligently keeping records current regarding births, deaths and marriages, what will they learn about your everyday life? Have you included what it was like before cell phones, texting, the internet, satellite radio and iPads? Along similar lines, what would you include if you were to create a time capsule to be opened a hundred years from now?

Such things comprise an oft-neglected element that makes family members more memorable, colorful and human. It has a name you’ve undoubtedly heard but probably in a broader context that didn’t seem to relate to your family or situation. Any idea what it is? Here’s another hint: Collecting it is fun and even more entertaining as the years go by. Furthermore, it’s something kids can participate in now which will not only make them feel important and cultivate interest but be enjoyed as much as those vacation pictures twenty years from now.

Figure it out yet? Yes, recipes are included but it goes beyond that. It actually has an official name and is specifically taught in universities such as Utah State and North Dakota State who also maintain collections of this historically significant information.

Give up?

Okay, I’ll get to the point. The answer: Family Folklore.