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First Steps in Genealogy

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Allen's "First Steps in Genealogy" was a godsend. It contained a wealth of useful information written in an enjoyable manner. This was just the push I needed to get me going seriously pursuing that family history I'd been planning to research for years. It wasn't a boring textbook, but written in very easy-to-follow language. I needed to start at the beginning, but I didn't want to be talked down to, either. This book handled the task wonderfully. I may have preferred a bit more in-depth information about resources available on the internet, but Allen's work didn't dwell on that methodology nor depend on the reader having access to the internet. All in all, it was well worth the money; it was well-written, motivational, and informative. I am pleased to say that I have already researched my family history back three generations on one side and five generations on the other since getting the book. With its help I found the information, verified my sources, and organized all the information in a neat, orderly system. It has been an interesting adventure and I'm anxious to continue the search.