
Christine B. Emmanuel
Author
The Enduring Spirit of an American Family Spanning 400 Years © 2024
This sweeping narrative captures the expansive history and genealogy of the Westcott family in America spanning 400 years and 14 generations. In the genre of historical nonfiction, The Westcott Story factually depicts American life and human frailties across the ages. From immigration to colonization, from armed conflict to industrialization and artistic expression, the enthralling stories embody the spirit and value of cultural icons in every phase of America’s history.
In two volumes, The Westcott Story offers a rich, multi-generational perspective that invites thinking about ancestry and our shared American heritage. Deep insights into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of the author’s maternal lineage showcase sheer grit, determination, and resilience. The significant contributions and sacrifices made by the families in parallel with America’s remarkable course make it a compelling read for anyone interested in national history, the humanities, or personal stories of overcoming adversity.
The collection of detailed accounts and personal anecdotes emphasizes the importance of legacy and the enduring spirit that connects generations. Rooted in ancestry that dates to mid-13th-century England, The Westcott Story builds upon rigorous genealogical research accumulated since 1886. The rare blending of biographic, demographic, and social history resonates as we consider life’s circumstances and our relative standing as 21st-century Americans.​
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On March 12, 2025, FSU News published an article on THE WESTCOTT STORY titled "The Westcott Story shares the legacy of the Westcott family and their impact at FSU [Florida State University]"
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On June 12, 2025, debut author Christine B. Emmanuel joined "PEP Talk with Meg" for a live interview to discuss her book on NewsRadio 92.3 FM. The Podcast is available for your listening pleasure at https://www.newsradio923.com/pep/episode/2782aff2/06122025-the-westcott-story-with-author-christine-broderick-emmanuel.
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Pensacolians are invited to join Christine Broderick Emmanuel for remarks and a book signing on:
JUNE 12, 4-6 p.m. at Bodacious Bookstore and Cafe where The Westcott Story is now available for sale;
JUNE 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Voices of Pensacola sponsored by UWF Historic Trust;
JULY 12, noon-3 p.m. (signing only) at Book Exchange of Foley in Foley, AL; and
JULY 26, 1-3 p.m. (signing only) at Page & Palette Bookstore in Fairhope, AL.
A full list of engagements can be found on this website under the heading Happenings. The media is invited to draw details under the heading Contacts/Media Kit.
Kindly spread the word about THE WESTCOTT STORY among your circle of friends and extended family members and post a review on Amazon and / or Goodreads.
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YOU MAY NEED TO SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE ON AMAZON TO LOCATE BOTH VERSIONS OF THE WESTCOTT STORY -- Volume I AND Volume II.