Why I’m falling in love with my ancestors

Wars traumatised my parents’ and grandparents’ generations.I now feel closer to my happier, more liberal great-grandparentsRecently I have been thinking about my great-grandparents. I never met them, but as I grow older I can see their lives more clearly and, to my surprise, find myself identifying strongly with them.As a child, I was frightened by my family. I recall uncles who were angry, curt and intimidating. Some male relatives were downright scary. They barked questions and cou