Where Genealogy and Spirit Connect, August 18, 2009
On, Where Genealogy and Spirit Connect
on BBS Radio
With Host Susan E. King
August 18, 2009
Steve and Susan will discuss how we can call on our investigative skills uncover the facts about our families and how he did just that in uncovering his mother's secret in his new book, Annie's Ghost: A Journey Into a Family Secret. We will explore how an entire story can come from one small clue and what happens when lies and omissons become real truths. There's a spiritual journey for those who uncover family secrets and how to deal with it emotionally. There is no doubt that it affects life, relationship and most probably exists in every family. A compelling hour.
Washington Post associate editor Steve Luxenberg is a master of investigative journalism. The editor of two Pulitzer Prize-winning series, Luxenberg has now written his most compelling story: his exploration of his late mothers secret.
Beth Luxenberg always claimed to be an only child, but a chance mention led to the discovery that she had been hiding the existence of a sister, Annie. The girls had grown up together, living in a series of cramped apartments until Annies commitment to a mental institution at the age of twenty-one. Why was Annie committed? How had Beth so thoroughly erased her sisters existence? Why had she wanted to?
Steve Luxenberg has worked with The Washington Post for twenty-four years, overseeing reporting that has won numerous awards for Post staff members, including two Pulitzer Prizes for explanatory journalism. In his current role as a Post associate editor focusing on special projects, Steve has directed coverage of in-depth stories on the causes and consequences of the financial crisis that unfolded in the fall of 2008. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
Where Genealogy and Spirit Connect
Susan is a Genealogy columnist with The Examiner. As the Genealogy Examiner, Susans column covers cover the gamut of genealogical topics with a rare twist. Through this column Susan will be building a deeper understanding of the spiritual journey of finding our ancestors and finding ourselves. Through a deeper understanding of our history and the history of others will we be.
We live in both very exciting times and very troubling times. But we live in a time where we really do have an opportunity to change; change how we think and feel about ourselves; change how we think and feel about others. We have an opportunity to teach the next generations the importance of preservation, the importance of respect, and the importance of tolerance. There is no better modality than through the study and sharing of our genealogies, our research and through our feelings.
In this light, Susan has launched a new social network, Susaneking.com, the place Where genealogy and spirit connect. This site is designed to assist others to embark on their own personal journey tofind your family, find yourself. Susan will be providing start-up consulting, ongoing monitoring and collaborative services as requested and special services.
