Review by mariahcooke -- Unfaltering Trust by Roy Ziegler
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Review by mariahcooke -- Unfaltering Trust by Roy Ziegler
[Following is a volunteer review of "Unfaltering Trust" by Roy Ziegler.]
The question of “Who am I?” has been known to nibble at the mind of many an individual. Often, those plagued by the weight of this question may look back upon their lineage as a source to inspire some of the direction or validation they crave. As a community, a nation even, when we begin to consider and question who we are as a whole, looking back upon our founders can similarly help us to better define ourselves and how to forge a better future for those who will come long after us.
Unfaltering Trust takes our reader through the extensive and historic tree that is the Randolph family. Beginning with a study on the origins of the family name and bloodline in Europe, the research and writing of Roy Ziegler allows us to follow the journey of this family as they emigrate from England to the New World of the seventeenth century, where they help to establish colonies, a new nation, and the present day United States of America.
After the family’s initial emigration, the reader watches as the Randolph family expands across New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and even parts of the Midwest, leaving their mark everywhere from craftsmanship, railroads, and law, to education, industry, and war. Ziegler’s incorporation of anecdotes, photographs, excerpts, and paintings further immerses the reader in the rich history of this prolific family.
Throughout the seven separate sections of this book, the author first introduces each family member analyzed by detailing where they fit among the branches of the Randolph family tree. He then defines for the reader the physical, cultural, and political climate that the family member was born into and lived during, thus helping the reader to find their historical bearings and visualize the lives of the Randolph ancestors more fully. The author also points out patterns in the ambitions and actions of this founding family across the generations, helping to more clearly define what the world they hoped to help create might look like.
Having grown up in New Jersey myself, it was absolutely fascinating to read about how the Randolph family had helped to shape the area I already know and enjoy so much. With every page I turned, I felt that I had marked down at least one name or historical reference I wished to research further. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, will more than likely read it again, and hope to read Roy Ziegler’s other works as a result.
I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. While I found Unfaltering Trust to be incredibly interesting and informative, at times the layout was difficult to navigate and keep track of. This disrupted the reading experience, particularly when trying to confirm how certain family members were related. I would happily recommend this book to history enthusiasts, especially those interested in the founding of the United States or the history of the Northeastern United States. Due to the specific subject matter of this book, I probably would not recommend it to a reader in general unless they were interested in such history or research.
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The question of “Who am I?” has been known to nibble at the mind of many an individual. Often, those plagued by the weight of this question may look back upon their lineage as a source to inspire some of the direction or validation they crave. As a community, a nation even, when we begin to consider and question who we are as a whole, looking back upon our founders can similarly help us to better define ourselves and how to forge a better future for those who will come long after us.
Unfaltering Trust takes our reader through the extensive and historic tree that is the Randolph family. Beginning with a study on the origins of the family name and bloodline in Europe, the research and writing of Roy Ziegler allows us to follow the journey of this family as they emigrate from England to the New World of the seventeenth century, where they help to establish colonies, a new nation, and the present day United States of America.
After the family’s initial emigration, the reader watches as the Randolph family expands across New England, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and even parts of the Midwest, leaving their mark everywhere from craftsmanship, railroads, and law, to education, industry, and war. Ziegler’s incorporation of anecdotes, photographs, excerpts, and paintings further immerses the reader in the rich history of this prolific family.
Throughout the seven separate sections of this book, the author first introduces each family member analyzed by detailing where they fit among the branches of the Randolph family tree. He then defines for the reader the physical, cultural, and political climate that the family member was born into and lived during, thus helping the reader to find their historical bearings and visualize the lives of the Randolph ancestors more fully. The author also points out patterns in the ambitions and actions of this founding family across the generations, helping to more clearly define what the world they hoped to help create might look like.
Having grown up in New Jersey myself, it was absolutely fascinating to read about how the Randolph family had helped to shape the area I already know and enjoy so much. With every page I turned, I felt that I had marked down at least one name or historical reference I wished to research further. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, will more than likely read it again, and hope to read Roy Ziegler’s other works as a result.
I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. While I found Unfaltering Trust to be incredibly interesting and informative, at times the layout was difficult to navigate and keep track of. This disrupted the reading experience, particularly when trying to confirm how certain family members were related. I would happily recommend this book to history enthusiasts, especially those interested in the founding of the United States or the history of the Northeastern United States. Due to the specific subject matter of this book, I probably would not recommend it to a reader in general unless they were interested in such history or research.
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Unfaltering Trust
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