Doreen Borgfjord McFarlane Canadian/American pastor and author, brings her passion for Icelandic heritage to the podcast. As a descendant of immigrants she is a passionate genealogist and a trained opera singer with a PhD in bible studies.
Doreen's family history fuels her writings, including her book "Leirarskotta, Icelandic Girl Ghost."
In this captivating episode, Doreen introduces us to the intriguing concept of 'Ghost Genealogy,' recounting her personal quest to unravel the mystery of a family ghost that has lingered for eight generations.
Through her evocative storytelling, she seamlessly intertwines her Icelandic Roots, writing inspirations, and global adventures, uncovering unexpected connections and themes across cultures and histories (including some surprises like China).
Moreover, Doreen delves into her recent article featured on the Icelandic Roots blog, exploring the significance of Icelandic bibles in the immigration to North America and how their swift translation into Icelandic may have played a crucial role in preserving the Icelandic language.
Draugasögur fyrir góðar stundir!
Read Doreen's Blog on the history of Icelandic Bibles: https://www.icelandicroots.com/post/bibles-in-the-icelandic-immigration-to-north-america-part-two
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