GENEALOGY
By Darla Kinney Scoles
How could I resist? Done much in the same style as NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are,” the series features one individual per show, highlighting his or her research into the lives of ancestors. Unlike the NBC series, however, these individuals are not celebrities. They are, in fact, flawed individuals looking for answers to their issues in the histories of those whose DNA is part of their makeup today.
It is amazingly interesting to watch these people change as they progress through the five-step process the project entails. The lessons they learn are certainly applicable to the viewing audience. I know I’m hooked.
Apparently, though, I was slow to spot the show, as a visit to BYUtv’s Web site (byutv.org) revealed several seasons already done, with 35 episodes available for viewing there. Visitors to the site can even apply to be featured in a future episode by filling out basic information and offering a reason why they desire to find out more about their ancestors.
“Understand what pressing need exists in your life or what change you hope to make in your life,” reads the form. “A Generations Project helps people overcome challenges and make positive changes in their life right now.”
Amazing what family history can do for a person.