Family
Family by Ian Frazier, published by Macmillan on October 31, 1994, is a detailed exploration of the author’s family history in America, spanning from the early colonial days to the present. This first edition, comprising 386 pages, utilizes letters and various family documents to reconstruct two centuries of middle-class life, offering insights into the small towns where his ancestors resided and the historical forces that shaped their experiences.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal history with broader social themes, including customs, traditions, and the impact of urban development. Frazier’s approach provides a unique perspective on American social history, as he delves into the lives of his forebears and the societal changes they encountered. This book serves as a reflection on family and history, making connections between individual stories and the larger context of American life.
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Family tells the story of Ian Frazier’s family in America from the early colonial days to the present. Using letters and other family documents, he reconstructs two hundred years of middle class life, visiting small towns his ancestors lived in, reading books they read, and discovering the larger forces of history that affected them.
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