Family History

How much do you know about the history of your family? Do you really pay any attention too it or do you just not really think much of it? I'm one of those people who pays a lot of attention to my family's history and I had to do a project in school about it once. Its actually quite an interesting topic when talking about it. source

I'm just curious what children in the mainland United States are taught about Hawaiian history in your average public schools. I realize that many people here are history buffs and know a lot aboutt lots of different regions, but I just want to know what your average American knows about Hawaiian History... source

Lies My Teacher Told Me and People's History of the United States . I finished LMTTM a few months ago and it's a real eye opener. I've yet to read the latter recommendation but it's on my list to read. source

Well, as a young child his life was great, he's family was together and great! Then his Mom decided she wanted her freedom and left, my man was about 17 at the time. She went her way and after a few years she realized how great she had it with her ex-husband, she wanted him back he rejected her and she went off the deep end! You guys have seen my posts, she is the reason B sits where he does! source

I kinda came to a realization recently that I am pretty ignorant person - especially when it comes to recent political history. I figured its time to catch up, any advice on good books I get started on? source