Alisse Waterston

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.