February's Book

I've only read the first 2 chapters, but I really like The Journey Takers.  I learned of the Thirty Years' War and Napoleon's march through this area in Germany.  Who knew that part of his legacy to the area was more lenient divorce laws?  And what was divorce like back then?  I like that with the few church records that can be found, and knowing the history of a specific location, you can put together what life was probably like for your ancestors.

I've always liked history and this book makes me want to study the history of the places where my people are from.  By knowing that history, you know your ancestors better.  It makes me want to do family history, record my parent's history, travel, and keep a journal.  Of course I'd have to learn another language or two, and the travel isn't really working with my bank account just now, but this book is motivating me, and some of this stuff I can do now.