In 2023, I began to dive into the world of emotional inheritance and this book changed the way I looked at my ancestors’ lives and how their experiences may have impacted me. Emotional Inheritance by Galit Atlas, Ph.D. isn’t just a book—it’s a powerful journey into the emotional legacies we carry. Atlas weaves together psychological theory and real-life stories to explain how trauma, silence, and unspoken feelings are passed down from generation to generation.

I was invited to read an advance copy of Yet by Helen Parker-Drabble. I thought I was picking up a historical biography, but what I didn’t expect was how deeply this story would reach into my heart and stay there.

As a family historian and social media storyteller, I’m always on the lookout for books that inspire and challenge how I share my family history journey. Doug Tattershall’s Storytelling for Genealogists: Turning Family Lineage into Family History is exactly that kind of book. It is a thoughtful and practical guide that encourages genealogists to move beyond charts and records and craft stories that bring their ancestors to life.