Alisse Waterston, a Presidential Scholar and Professor Emerita of Anthropology, discusses her acclaimed book, 'My Father's Wars.' She shares her father's tumultuous journey as a Polish Jew, revealing the deep connections between migration, memory, and violence in 20th-century history. Waterston highlights intimate ethnography, blending personal narrative with broader social themes. She also explores how multimedia elements enhance reader engagement and reflects on the emotional complexities of storytelling, particularly within family contexts.

Alisse Waterston, a Presidential Scholar and Professor Emerita at John Jay College, discusses her poignant book, 'My Father's Wars.' She reflects on her father's migration across continents shaped by war, weaving personal narrative with anthropology. The conversation highlights the fusion of storytelling and introspective ethnography, exploring identity through change and the emotional complexities of family histories. Waterston also emphasizes innovative multimedia approaches to enhance ethnographic writing, illustrating how personal experiences can challenge traditional academia.