Are you into genealogy? Lately, the number of people digging into their family trees has been skyrocketing, especially among Boomers. Curiosity coupled with the Internet equals the most powerful research tool the world has ever seen. 

One example of this new passion is Joanie Schirm, a retired CEO who has reinvented herself as an author and historian all because of an adventure into her ancestry.

She explains how the discovery of some World War II-era letters from 78 different writers to and from her father. When they were translated, the letters told an extraordinary and heart-breaking story.

When the letters stopped, Schirm needed to know more. So she went looking for answers.

Joanie explains why it’s so important for each of us to capture our families’ histories and how it can lead to great discoveries about our past. 

She explains the new tools available for every day people to become genealogists and how it’s a field with more and more resources constantly becoming available. 

To learn more about Joanie and her book, “Adventurers Against Their Will,” click here to visit her website joanieschirm.com.