A Thousand Questions, A Hundred Answers | Lara Brenckle Malmont's Journey to Three Rivers Home
About this episode
Lara Brenckle Malmont shares her journey of uncovering family history and the inspiration behind her debut novel, Three Rivers Home.
Every family has stories. Some are passed down from generation to generation, while others are nearly lost to time. In this episode of GenX Journeys , Paul Stroessner and Suzanne Mattaboni welcome author Lara Brenckle Malmont to share the remarkable true story that inspired her debut novel, Three Rivers Home . What began as childhood curiosity about a grandfather she never met turned into a twenty-year journey through family records, newspaper archives, courthouse documents, and long-forgotten letters. Along the way, Lara discovered a little-known chapter of Pittsburgh history involving children who were "farmed out" through Allegheny County's early foster care system—while also uncovering a deeper understanding of resilience, family, and the stories that shape us. The conversation also explores growing up Gen X, the books that inspired a generation of readers and writers, the influence of journalism, preserving family history before it's lost, and why asking questions may be one of the greatest gifts we can pass on. Whether you're fascinated by genealogy, historical fiction, or simply love hearing meaningful conversations, this episode is a reminder that every family has a story…
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