You've heard of the Dog Whisperer Meet the Ancestor Rescuer. brPart forensic scientist, part master sleuth, Megan Smolenyak has solved some of America's oldest and most fascinating genealogical mysteries. You've read the headlines now get the inside story as the Indiana Jones of genealogy reveals how she cracked her news-making cases, became the face of this increasingly popular field--and redefined history along the way. brHow did Smolenyak discover Barack Obama's Irish ancestry--and his relation to Brad Pitt Or the journey of Michelle Obama's family from slavery to the White House Or the startling links between outspoken politicians Al Sharpton and Strom Thurmond And why is Smolenyak's name squared Test your own skills as she shares her exciting secrets. brWhether she's scouring websites to uncover the surprising connections between famous figures or using cutting-edge DNA tests to locate family members of fallen soldiers dating back to the Civil War, Smolenyak's historical sleuthing