Kindle Customer:
very interesting. It was hard to put down. I wanted to know the answers to the NPE stories.
Even the technical parts of the book were interesting. Some ethical issues I hadn't thought about.
The only criticism I had was I really wanted to follow the people's stories straight through, not broken up by explanations of DNA or the ethics of the technology.
Maybe two parts of the book would have been better.
United States on Sep 02, 2023
Mrs S A Duncan:
So disorganised and rambling
United Kingdom on Jun 10, 2023
N. Clark:
Really enjoyed this book. Gave good overall picture of DNA history supported by case studies to illustrate. Well worth a read for anyone interested in the DNA story.
United Kingdom on Dec 26, 2022
EIR:
This is a very thoughtfully researched book. It is NOT a how to guide to researching your family, it is not the place to look for support if you've had an unexpected DNA discovery or are embarking on the search as, for example, and adoptee aware of the missing pieces in their genetic origins. While there are some family stories woven into the document, they come alongside a very considered analysis of the ethics and consequences (expected and otherwise) of commercial DNA testing from a variety of perspectives. Truly thought provoking, one of the best pieces of work on the subject I've come across on this topic.
THANK YOU
United Kingdom on Oct 19, 2021
RRF:
raises questions about ethics and identity. deep, broad, thorough, and fascinating.
United Kingdom on Jul 04, 2020
Karl:
Over the past ten years there have been enormous advances in the study of DNA and its concomitant application to genealogy, giving rise to “genetic genealogists.” Copeland’s work is an interesting, even intense, study of this phenomenon, combining the latest DNA science with individuals’ exploration of these latest advances. One family in particular is examined, but others are cited with reference to the variety of challenges facing the “seekers” as they are called. It is at once a fascinating detective story and a cautionary tale.
It is cautionary in the sense that once someone spits in the vial of a company that sells home DNA analyses to the public, the results can be made public to an extent not suspected by the individual who embarked on what was touted as a fun experiment, say a search for ancestral origins. Occasionally, the outcome of the publication of the test is shocking, sometimes NPE, or not the parent/paternity expected, leading to finding new family, not always appreciated by those found. Unexpected links suddenly pop up. Donor-conceived individuals discover they have many more siblings than they even dreamed of, then start...
United States on Apr 10, 2020
Lori Olson White:
For anyone thinking of gifting a friend or family member a DNA test kit — add this book to the order so they know what they’re getting into.
As a genealogist, this book is a must read — in fact, I’ve already sent it to several fellow genealogists. Whether we research for ourselves or others, as a hobby or a profession, we have been entrusted with the life and death details of real people. It can and should be done responsibly, humbly and with compassion — but what does that look like when secrets are uncovered?
This book deeply, repeatedly and unflinchingly lays out the unintentional consequences that can and do come about when genetic genealogy is used to trace a family’s history through time.
It also challenges us to think more intentionally about the meaning of family, of ancestry, of privacy and of identity. And it walks us through the ever-changing world of genetic genealogy — from the early days and early adopters to the current day and beyond.
The Lost Family is a great read for anyone interested in family history, in the science of genetic genealogy or in the social constructs of race, ethnicity, family and self....
United States on Apr 08, 2020
Kindle Customer:
I bought this book expecting a DNA detective story with a bit more detail about the science behind the technology allowingthose of us fascinated by family history to dig deeper and know more. I got that, but so much more. Libby Copeland uses the story of a so-called "early adopter" of commercial DNA testing to give a glimpse into the warp-speed pace of genetic testing and technology in the last 20 years, but she does so with an eye to the moral, ethical, and legal ramifications of science technology that is out-pacing our ability to control it. Her framing story of a woman looking for the missing history of her father's small, disrupted, and scattered family frames larger questions posed by the easily available, incredibly detailed science behind commercial DNA testing by companies like Ancestry.com and 23andMe. DNA tests enjoyed a huge popularity in the last 5 years and they're a boon for genealogical explorers attempting to find "lost" relatives to piece together a family's story, but among the innocuous--and even heartwarming-- connections are land mines of personal privacy revelations that can break up families just as easily.
Copeland is a good writer...
United States on Apr 03, 2020
| Unlocking the Past: How DNA Testing is Transforming Our Understanding of Family and Identity | Jeffrey Mason's Heartfelt Journey Through His Mother's Story | Jeffrey Mason's Memoir: A Journey Through His Mother's Story | |
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| Total Reviews | 46 reviews | 256 reviews | 256 reviews |
| Publisher | Harry N. Abrams; Illustrated edition | Independently published | EYP Publishing, LLC |
| Genealogy (Books) | Genealogy | Genealogy | Genealogy |
| ISBN-10 | 1419743007 | 1081439793 | 1955034125 |
| Hardcover | 304 pages | 108 pages | |
| Best Sellers Rank | #221 in Extended Families #858 in Genetics #1,090 in Genealogy | #4 in Genealogy #8 in Parent & Adult Child Relationships #35 in Motherhood | #277 in Genealogy #322 in Guided Journals #1,065 in Motherhood |
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 1.2 x 9.35 inches | 6 x 0.27 x 9 inches | 6 x 0.44 x 9 inches |
| Genetics (Books) | Genetics | ||
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 659 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 10,647 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 10,647 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Extended Families | Extended Families | ||
| ISBN-13 | 978-1419743009 | 978-1081439798 | 978-1955034128 |
| Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | 6.1 ounces | 10.8 ounces |
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