True Miracles with Genealogy: Help from Beyond the Veil

by Anne Bradshaw

"True Miracles with Volume One" is a collection of family history research stories written by ordinary people with extraordinary experiences. These events are part of the reward that comes from doing genealogy. They are the fathers and mothers turning their hearts to their children-the spiritual moments and help that comes from beyond the veil.Each account is unique. Each is a miracle. Each will inspire readers as they come to the heady realization that family history work is of great consequence, and there really is a world of spirits.Volume Two of "True Miracles with Genealogy" is also now available - another book packed with fascinating research stories.

Genres: Nonfiction, Lds, Inspirational

140 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Author of 7 published books, the latest of which is Volume Two of "True Miracles with Genealogy" --another collection of family history research stories written by ordinary people with extraordinary experiences. Each account is unique. Each is a miracle. Each will inspire readers as they come to the heady realization that there really is a world of spirits.

"True Miracles with Genealogy" Volumes One and Two are now available in print on Amazon.com's CreateSpace at https://www.createspace.com/3477323 and https://www.createspace.com/3698895, and in BYU Bookstore, and Confetti Antiques & Books.

Both volumes are also available on Amazon at http://amzn.to/9IenR5 Vol.One) and at http://amzn.to/uZi4JQ (Vol. Two).

The eBook edition of "True Miracles with Genealogy," Volume One is on Amazon's Kindle for $3.99 at http://amzn.to/cqZX9P

Anne's new YA book, "DINGO," is a clean teen mystery suspense. This book is for both young men and young women. There's a short trailer about "DINGO" on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_zxa7....

"DINGO" is available in paperback from Amazon at http://amzn.to/dmOYyL - and as an eBook at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

There is also a trailer for Anne's book "Famous Family Nights at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC-yDC....

Sold at Deseret Book and your favorite LDS book stores. Or order from Amazon by clicking on Famous Family Nights

Anne co-authored a screenplay called "The Ardanea Pendant," which won a first place award at the International Family Film Festival, March 2008. It is also a finalist for the "Best New Writer" award in the upcoming Action on Film International Film Festival.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Before I was a blogger I was a family history addict. As a little girl my dad and I would to go the the Family History Library and pore over rolls of microfilm on the manual turn handle readers. In college I worked at the campus family history library helping patrons find their ancestors in many avenues including census records. Then I got married and started working from home on websites like ancestry.com and roots.web. My children came along and other things took up my time. Years later, I am realizing it has been far too long since I have done any genealogy.

Anne Bradshaw's book rekindled in me the desire to find my roots, to begin again the search for those who have gone before. She has complied stories from every day ordinary people like me and professional genealogists. Each one is inspiring and several had me in tears. If you have never filled out a pedigree chart or looked for someone from your family tree now is the time to start.

True Miracles With Genealogy is a wonderful jumping off point as it plants the desire in your heart. It can be read in more than one sitting since each chapter is an individual story. My favorite account was "My Father Gave Me My Identity Back" by Sandra Taliaferro p. 83. I believe every reader will find a chapter that speaks directly to them. Thanks so much to Anne for sending me a copy of this book. My resolve to seek after my dead has been renewed since reading it.

To read more online, visit Anne Bradshaw's website at http://www.truemiracleswithgenealogy.... She will be signing copies of True Miracles with Genealogy Saturday November 20th at Confetti Antiques and Books, 273 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. She is also offering a free gift to those who can't attend... "please hop on over and "Like" the new Facebook page at Anne Bradshaw and Book Friends. Then click on the Welcome tab to receive a Christmas gift book from her."

[Valerity (Val) · Rating 3 out of 5]

A selection of stories of those who experienced help from the other side while doing their family histories, with a largely LDS slant. I still found some of the stories very moving.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great inspiration for al genealogists!

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember the first time I watched “Roots” on television, and how Alex Haley’s triumph in rebuilding his family tree resounded in my newly wed heart. My family tree was broken in so many places—through divorce, deaths and estrangements caused by the se events’ resulting bitterness. After decades of hitting roadblock after roadblock, I began to think some of these breaks could never be bridged. If you’ve felt that way, then Anne Bradshaw’s new release, "True Miracles with Genealogy," will inspire you to return to work on those lines with increased enthusiasm and faith.

Anne Bradshaw’s book is not a genealogical how-to manual. "True Miracles with Genealogy" is a worldwide collection of astounding personal stories that illustrate the remarkable assistance available to us when we combine diligent research with help from beyond the veil.

Still, each short, unique story is crammed full of invaluable research tips from the successes of Bradshaw’s contributors, nearly all of whom attest they found priceless information by listening to promptings and acting on the messages received. Some of these spiritual whispers inspired them to think out of the box, sending them to astounding, unlikely places like eBay and Amazon, or off on excursions where marvelous, miraculous doors opened for them.

Personally, I loved the story about the elusive ancestor who wanted his wife and children found, informing his genealogist-ancestor in a dream that once his family had been located, he would reveal his own information. His sensitive family-researcher followed that prompting and pursued a more obscure family line. In the end, it revealed the elusive ancestors’ entire family, and soon thereafter material emerged that revealed his life as well. There are dozens of similar, remarkable experiences.

Bradshaw has previous experience assembling diverse contributors on pro-family themes, (her previous anthology, "Famous Family Nights," was released in 2009), however, Bradshaw drew from a far more diverse pool as she collected the stories included in True Miracles with Genealogy. Many of the contributors are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose doctrine on the eternal nature of families places theological importance on linking their generations through genealogy and temple work. But her non-LDS contributors’ stories are laced with spiritual threads as well, proving that the work of connecting to our kindred dead is a spiritual endeavor.

Whether your reasons for researching your ancestors are purely clerical—to create a historical record—or more spiritual, the inspiring true-accounts in this book will leave you with an increased understanding that the dead are not gone and lost, but near and aware of us. And more than that, you will hunger to not only account for your ancestors but to come to know them personally.

"True Miracles with Genealogy" should be on every family’s bookshelf, and particularly on the shelves of every genealogist—the impassioned and the dabblers. It would make a marvelous gift for the historian in your family. Its stories remind us all how near heaven we are.

"True Miracles with Genealogy" is available on Amazon.com, and at your LDS bookstore. There is a website for the book at http://www.truemiracleswithgenealogy.com.

[Patti Zarn - Mainstream Mystic · Rating 5 out of 5]

"True Miracles with Genealogy" is filled with some amazing stories from various people's experiences. As I read it, I could really feel the power of guidance from beyond the veil that the subjects were experiencing. Anyone interested in genealogy work will be inspired by the possibilities of their own potential connection with family ancestors.

[Lynne McCarrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fills me with joy

These simple, short stories take me into sleep at night, or awaken me into a new day, filling me with joy every time. So often I FEEL the truth of them pouring into me.

[Serenah Mckay · Rating 1 out of 5]

A waste of time and money. Don't bother.

[Beth Cheatham]

4.5

[Megan · Rating 1 out of 5]

When I was in college, I spent quite a bit of time in my state's historical society archives assisting a professor with research involving newspapers from the 1860's. During my time there, I had many interesting conversations with the other patrons, many of whom were working on genealogy projects. While I have never had any personal interest in my own genealogy, many of them had great stories about their research and findings and it was always interesting to hear their methodologies, since many worked quite similarly to the type of research I was doing. When I heard about this book and read the summary, I was immediately interested - I no longer have a reason to go to the archives myself, so I thought it might be like hearing more of those great stories. How wrong I was.

The first thing you need to know about this book is that it is written by and for members of the church of Latter Day Saints, and approaches genealogy from their unique perspective. I am not a member of that faith, and since I don't encounter many who are in my daily life, I did not immediately realize that the book was solely based in that belief system. The issue of religion rarely came up with the people I met at the historical society - it only arose in the context of locating or reading church records. But this book is entirely based on the belief that ancestors must be identified in order to be posthumously introduced to the LDS faith. This review is not the appropriate forum for a discussion of that belief, but if you do not share it, this book is not for you. A few of the stories are somewhat engaging, and briefly touch on interesting individuals that were discovered, but there is not enough of the narrative aspects of genealogy to interest a casual reader.

[Colette · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book reads like you were just cornered by that genealogist who is dying to tell you everything they've ever experienced. That's probably because all the anecdotes were written and sent in, seemingly without much editing. The lack of editing really got in the way of enjoying the stories. Some stories had way too much information that was unimportant to understanding the experience being related.

I originally picked this up knowing it wasn't going to be incredibly written, but hoping it might inspire me to get back into doing genealogy. Some of the experiences related did that. I've decided, though, that writing about spiritual experiences takes a certain talent to not make them sound hokey. Some people have that talent, and some do not. I came away from this book being touched by some anecdotes, while feeling like although I am sure the experience was powerful to the participants, it didn't translate well to me as a reader.

[Valerie Steimle]

If you are the kind of person who loves doing family research but gets bogged down on running into brick walls for information then this new book would be an asset to your geneology collection. Anne Bradshaw has compiled a wonderful book of stories which are inspiring to those whose family members have passed on. This unique idea of getting information from beyond the veil is not new to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, which most stories are from. I have heard countless incidences of family searches which were helped by those who have passed on. It is a fascinating subject and Bradshaw has collected them for us to enjoy and be inspired so we can continue on searching even through the rough times.

So for all of you who love to read stories of those from the life beyond, whether you do family research or not, this is a fantastic read. Very inspiring.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars. Giveaway for this book on my blog until 11/3/10

This book if filled with dozens of personal accounts of individuals who have received divine help while researching their family history.

This quote from the books summed things up perfectly:

These incidents could be attributed to sheer coincidence. Personally, I find it impossible to dismiss such consistencies as anything less than inspired. They are too many, too often, too consistent, and too remarkable to be mere serendipity.

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[Susan Dayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have ever felt intrigue to know your ancestors, who they were, where they lived, and how they thought, then you have probably contemplated, if not actively begun, doing your own genealogical research. And everyone who has done so, knows that sooner or later, you’ll reach a dead end. A place where the names simply end.

True Miracles with Genealogy is filled with stories of faith about people who were miraculously guided past those dead ends. These stories give hope and the courage to keep trying.

For my complete review, go to http://susandayley.wordpress.com

[Carol B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I bought a paperback copy but then had the opportunity to get in on my iPad. It is a quick read and good stories brought together in one publication. The stories tell of experiences in doing genealogical research and the sometimes amazing finds that come despite our limitations. They are often referred to as "miracles". Any genealogist can relate to these experiences, I certainly could. I have had many myself.
It's a good and quick read. I recommend it to all, whether you are into genealogy or not. It just might light a fire for you. :)

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This small, inexpensively produced book is full of short stories of people's miraculous experiences while seeking out their family history--times when they were sure their ancestors helped them find the right resources and people to lead them to the information they needed. This is an inspiring book for the many folks (like me) who seem to have brick walls growing in their family trees (an image that seems like a mixed metaphor until you experience it). According to the website, truemiracleswithgenealogy.com, a second volume will be published soon--I look forward to reading it.

[Cristina Besendorfer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Years ago I read books about Life after Death, and these stories are very similar because they are helps that come seemingly from left field. Such as the one from Tamera Westoff of Kansas called A Google Miracle. Her Brick Wall was a girl named Mary Tamar Lowe married her first cousin, Daniel Fielder Lowe, in North Carolina in 1784. After years of research and gathered notes Tamera Googled her name and up popped a link to the Rootsweb site naming Thomas Lowe as Mary's Father. She said if felt like a miracle... I tend to agree!

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed compiling this book more than any other book I've written as it was such a faith-promoting experience. Both Volumes One and Two were professionally edited to high standards. It is possible to "Look Inside" Volume One on Amazon and read the Introduction, which explains the reason for publishing these stories. Many (but not all) of the writers in both books are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

[Cindy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was a quick read of stories by people getting help with genealogy from those on the other side. I didn't feel it was as inspiring as I was expecting or hoping. I just think that something was lost in the translation of the stories. Maybe it's just that some of the more sacred stories and experiences just aren't for sharing.

[Lois Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has more than fifty extraordinary personal stories compiled into the heart-warming and fascinating read. The breadth and depth of the inspiring experiences recounted in TRUE MIRACLES WITH GENEALOGY is amazing --normal people having help from ancestors who want their names and stories to be found by their progenitors.

[Sylvia Stobbart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an awe inspiring book about researching Family History. Anne has a wonderful way of putting into words and down on paper the way people feel of the spirit so that the reader can also feel that same spirit as he/she reads of the experiences that people have had as they have searched out their ancestors. Well worth reading and sharing with family and friends, interested in family research.

[Karen · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is not what I was expecting. I was expecting that it would have tips or insights to overcome block walls in genealogy, it did not have that. I will not keep this book, I will donate it to the public library.

[Sylvia Stobbart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This first volume was excellent in inspiring me to do more research for my own ancestors. It is well written and helps the reader to feel of the spirit while following in the footsteps of the people doing their research.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read of some really marvelous experiences people have had while doing family history. I found my testimony strengthened of the importance of this work and of the cooperation that exists across a very thin veil when one is trying to connect families together.

[Rachael Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing stories! They make me want to start working on my own family history.

[Ros · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Made me cry at times - not a book to read in your lunchbreak at work! for that reason. gives me hope that ancestors are helping me from beyond the veil.

[Linda Hartlaub · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reading this was a complete waste of my time.

[Kathy Moody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.. Interesting stories and also instructive in that useful sites were mentioned that would help others use sites to further their work.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved these stories. A quick and inspirational read.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read this book more than once! I love the true stories! It makes me want to do more family history!!!

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such an inspirational book. I found the stories truly inspiring and very uplifting.