Written in a friendly, accessible style with lots of practical examples of searches and personal stories, "The People Finder" can be used as a DIY handbook for those who want to attempt the search themselves or as a guide to finding the best possible help. Whether you are looking for an old school friend, a natural parent or estranged relatives who have become part of the British diaspora - the biggest in history - "The People Finder" makes sense of the vast amount of information available, providing useful contacts and valuable resources both in the UK and internationally. Karen Bali offers advice on ways to use the web, tracing births, marriages and deaths, locating public records, finding people through their work and hobbies, using agencies and other organisations and how to make contact once you find someone. Losing touch with family members, friends and loved ones is more common today than eve before. A house move, a lost address book or a change of phone numbers can be all that it takes. Whatever your reasons for searching, "The People Finder" offers real life case studies and advice on: What to do before you start? Tips on researching; Where to find public records? How to contact specialist organisations? What to look for on the internet? How to approach someone for information? And, how to keep in touch and plan your reunions.
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"A must if you are serious about finding someone you've lost touch
with." -- oneUp Magazine, July 2007
"An excellent anf friendly book, populated with real-life
examples, by a resourceful author." -- Your Family Tree, April 2007
with." -- oneUp Magazine, July 2007
"An excellent anf friendly book, populated with real-life
examples, by a resourceful author." -- Your Family Tree, April 2007
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Karen Bali is the founder of People Search which she set up in 1997. A former librarian and a trained counsellor, she is an accredited genealogist and experienced researcher. As well as helping people to find friends and relatives she also undertakes legal and probate research and related searches. Married with two children, Karen works from home near Southampton and is the author of Hello Dad and British Cousins. Visit www.people-search.co.uk for further information.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Describes all the techniques that can be used to track down "lost" people - be they adopted people, long-lost cousins or old school friends. Lots of good practical advice and examples from case studies.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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'The People Finder' by Karen Bali is going to help many readers to find the people missing from their lives. The book is practical and well explained with many examples drawn from Karen's own experience as a professional people finder.
This is a book that there is a real need for. There is no other book that is as up to date or so comprehensive in its scope. I only wish that it was available when I first learnt to trace people. I heartily recommend it to anyone thinking of searching for missing family or friends.
This is a book that there is a real need for. There is no other book that is as up to date or so comprehensive in its scope. I only wish that it was available when I first learnt to trace people. I heartily recommend it to anyone thinking of searching for missing family or friends.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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There is no definitive "How to" when it comes to finding those who have gone missing as each case differs. However there are practical steps which anyone can take to begin the search and this book covers those sensibly, with good explanation and gives insight into how professionals sometimes go about their investigations. From the perspective of a Private Investigator this is a useful reminder of the steps which can be taken quickly. I found it nicely laid out and use it as a reference tool.The People Finder: Reuniting Relatives, Finding Friends - a Practical Guide to Finding People You've Lost Touch with is a worthwhile purchase for professionals and those who just want to try their hand at it to locate great aunt whoever or long lost cousin so and so.
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