Reckoning with the Actions of Ancestors

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Apr 11, 2022

After hearing stories about her ancestors, Maud Newton uses genealogy to expose their secrets and contradictions in her new memoir, Ancestor Trouble: A Reckoning and a Reconciliation. From thirteen marriages, to murder, to witchcraft, Newton uncovers it all. She joins us to talk about her new book.

This segment is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan. 

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