I enjoyed reading this book as it was well-written and quick-paced latenight chapters. The book came just before a family tragedy so apologies for the tardy review. I thought I would read it before I delved into my own family history, but such was not to be the case. Following Erikson's travels and learning as an armchair genealogist is not necessarily exciting, but definitely soothing which seemed so much needed when I received my copy. Who knew how true that would be in my life just a few short months later? This doesn't offer any deep or hard-hitting research techniques that will help you delve into the trenches of your dark family secrets, but it is a good read following Erikson's adventures in getting to know her family and in a way, herself. ( )

I love books that are part travelogue, part personal memoir, party historical. It’s a great way to tell a story.

I enjoyed this as the author takes a journey to find out the history of her ancestors. I appreciated learning more about Norse and Viking history as I’m not very familiar with it, and I loved how the author both learns and shares genealogical knowledge with us too. As with any good read, this has me wanting to learn more for myself as well; I may actually dig out some of those papers of family trees I put together over thirty years ago when I was fourteen. ( )

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. Memoir, history, dna, travel. It has everything I enjoy reading and made the perfect 'relax before bed' reading. ( )

A book on someone's personal journey -- sounds boring right? Not!

Stir in some Norse mythology as personal "guides" to discovering ones roots, and a great story teller and bam you have a compelling story.

Recommended for everyone reaching that age where you begin looking back in time to claim your roots, and for anyone who thinks there is only one way to do genealogy. ( )