Finding Oprah's Roots
Finding Oprahas Roots will not only endow readers with a new appreciation for the key contributions made by historyas unsung but also equip them with the tools to connect to pivotal figures in their own past. A roadmap through the intricacies of public documents and online databases, the book also highlights genetic testing resources that can make it possible to know oneas distant tribal roots in Africa. For Oprah, the path back to the past was emotion-filled and profoundly illuminating, connecting the narrative of her family to the larger American narrative and aanchoringa her in a way not previously possible. For the reader, Finding Oprahas Roots offers the possibility of an equally rewarding experience. From the Hardcover edition.Do not presume a link between the name of slave and name of slave owners. Doing so can be quite misleading, in fact. For example a letter exists from a Freedmena#39;s Bureau agent in 1865 who reported that newly freed slaves in his districtanbsp;...
| Title | : | Finding Oprah's Roots |
| Author | : | Henry Louis Gates, Jr. |
| Publisher | : | Crown - 2007-01-23 |
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