Quotes
“Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I headed? These are all fundamental
questions to which every human being, regardless of race, gender, or
background, wants answers. Professor Gates provides these answers to the
people he profiles, but [Finding Your Roots] also encourage[s] viewers
to explore their own family histories so they can know more about
themselves.” Washington Examiner
“An accessible and engaging book, Finding Your Roots is a
veritable how-to guide for readers to explore their own past. Henry
Louis Gates Jr. brings a wealth of genealogical research expertise to
his interviews, which are witty, knowledgeable, and touching…Throughout, Gates imbues the stories with a kind of intimacy
that speaks to all of us in our personal journeys searching for our own
histories. There’s nothing else quite like it.” Ira Berlin, University of Maryland