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The Generations Project
Rachel
Season 3
Episode 5
Rachel spent her early years seeking praise from her father. When he died, she was left without hope of feeling that he approved of her. She looks to the examples of her ancestors to finally feel at peace with who she is.
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Maile wants to learn more about her ancestor that was sent to the Kalaupapa leper colony.
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Boyd visits Iao Valley to discover if his lineage traces back to Hawaiian royalty.
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Danielle goes to Colonial Williamsburg to learn about her great-grandfather.
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Gloria sets out to uncover positive attributes for which her ancestor can be remembered.
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Vicki visits Shiloh National Military Park to learn about her Native American genealogy.
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Andrea learns about her great-grandmother to gain the motivation to live a healthier life.
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John visits Florida and Georgia to discover where his name came from.
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Durrell learns how his great-grandfather gained economic status during segregation.
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Katie learns about her family history to see if her health problems are genetic.
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Deanna wants to learn the truth about the house fire that killed her great-grandparents.
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Raised by a surrogate family, Lumina has many questions about her biological past.
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Bridal gown designer James Walker investigates the truth behind a family legend.