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A carregar... The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Arepor Libby Copeland
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Adira ao LibraryThing para descobrir se irá gostar deste livro. Ainda não há conversas na Discussão sobre este livro. I like reading books about the latest trends and discoveries in genealogy. The biggest innovation to come into its own in recent history is, of course, the proliferation of genetic genealogy. It is indeed upending the stories of belonging that people tell themselves. This was illustrated very persuasively in "The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are". In this book, the author very skillfully threads the stories of various seekers after their own genetic families throughout the narrative. Being able to put a “face” to the concepts brings the problems and challenges of the new findings that DNA testing uncovers down to the personal level. It was thoughtfully written and very readable. Astounding. This is absolutely critical reading for those who have either already bought an at-home DNA testing kit or who are considering buying one. Copeland does an excellent job showing the beginnings of this relatively new industry, its promises, its pitfalls, and the numerous concerns and issues surrounding so much of it. Read this book before you buy such a kit, and carefully consider the issues Copeland discusses and whether you are truly ready to handle them if they arise. Very much recommended. The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are by Libby Copeland is a must read for all genealogists; those who have already tested, those who are thinking about being tested, and those whose relatives have tested. I will confess that when I tested in 2012 I was very confident that I would find no surprises in my family tree. It's turning out to be true that only a small percentage discover secrets in their immediate family but what those find can be devastating. More to the point, when I asked other relatives to test, I also didn't give much thought to what they might find. That has become a large ethical issue that every genealogist needs to consider carefully. Copeland gives a very complete view of all the ramifications of DNA testing so that we can do a better job in terms of "do no harm" as we research our family history. A very thorough overview of direct-to-consumer DNA testing: its history, the science behind it, the ethics of its use in law enforcement and commercial applications, and several intriguing cases where the results of DNA testing were *not* as expected. This is well written investigative journalism – the author explains the book is an expansion of an article she wrote for the Washington Post – and does an excellent job of balancing all the technical terms and science with the human interest side of the subject.
Even if you think (like everyone does) that your family tree holds no uncomfortable surprises, Copeland will make you ponder just how much stock we put into our genetic heritage. Copeland's balanced treatment of the subject allows readers to reach their own conclusions and shows them many of the factors they might consider as they do. Highly recommended for popular science and memoir fans, as well as readers with an interest in genealogy. A fascinating account of consumer genetic testing's "fundamental reshaping of the American family" over the past two decades. Notable Lists
"You swab your cheek or spit in a vial, then send it away to a lab somewhere. Weeks later you get a report that might tell you where your ancestors came from or if you carry certain genetic risks. Or the report could reveal long-buried family secrets and upend your entire sense of identity. Soon a lark becomes an obsession, a relentless drive to find answers to questions at the core of your being, like "Who am I?" and "Where did I come from?" Welcome to the age of home genetic testing. In The Lost Family, journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifications. She explores the culture of genealogy buffs, the science of DNA, and the business of companies like Ancestry and 23andMe, all while tracing the story of one woman, her unusual results, and a relentless methodical drive for answers that becomes a thoroughly modern genetic detective story. Gripping and masterfully told, The Lost Family is a spectacular book on a big, timely subject" -- Goodreads.com. Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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I did not realize I was one of those 'seekers' until my own DNA results suggested I, too, am a NPE ('non parent event' or 'non parent experience'). The seekers' stories presented in this book are amazing.
Highly recommendd for everyone thinking about researching your roots or are already searching. ( )