WHY did our families do that

Research And Stories To Uncover Why We Are What They Were.

Did Anyone Mention Bribes?

You are what they were. This book uncovers the real forces that shaped our ancestors’ lives, far beyond the family stories we usually hear. From Orthodox Jewish and Catholic worlds under the Tsars to Mother Jones and the coal-town labor battles, from immigrant trains and Ellis Island surprises to ego clashes, secrets, and bribes—many bribes.

These stories reveal the pressures, decisions, and surprising moments that shaped earlier generations and still echo in our lives today. Through historical insight and vivid reminiscences, the book shows why our families thought the way they did, moved where they moved, and became who they became.

MEET THE AUTHOR

GEORGE KROLOFF

George Kroloff is a researcher, storyteller, and lifelong observer of the quirks and contradictions that shape family history. His work digs beneath the surface of traditional genealogy to uncover the forces, political, cultural, economic, and deeply personal qualities that guided earlier generations. With a background spanning journalism, community leadership, and historical inquiry, George approaches each story with curiosity, clarity, and a sharp sense of what gets left out of family conversations.

His fascination with ancestry began with scattered notes, half-remembered stories, and archival breadcrumbs that led across continents. As he followed those threads, a larger picture emerged: families are shaped not just by where they came from, but by the pressures, surprises, and decisions they never talked about.

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