The Genealogical Imagination

Intergenerational trauma and the complexities of time are central themes in this exploration of a Sierra Leone family's 150-year journey through prosperity and adversity. Michael Jackson blends ethnographic insights with imaginative storytelling, including a fictionalized account influenced by his own family history in Australia. He examines how the experiences of one generation can impact the next, illustrating the fluidity of genealogical time. This work challenges traditional scholarship, offering a profound reflection on kinship and our connections to the past.