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The Lost Family: How Dna Testing Is Upending Who We Are
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Before You Spit In That Vial, Read This Book. New York Timesa Fascinating Account Of Lives Dramatically Affected By Genetic Sleuthing. Wall Street Journalwrestles With Some Of The Biggest Questions In Life: Who Are We? What Is Family? Are We Defined By Nature, Nurture Or Both? Washington Postyou Swab Your Cheek Or Spit Into A Vial, Then Send Your Dna Test 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 A Longburied Family Secret And Upend Your Entire Sense Of Identity.Soon A Lark Becomes An Obsession, An Incessant Desire 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.The Lost Family Delves Into The Many Lives That Have Been Irrevocably Changed By Home Dna Testsa Technology That Represents The End Of Family Secrets. So Much Can Come Out When You Use Biology To Find Out The Truth: Adoptees Whove Used The Tests To Find Their Birth Parents Donorconceived Adults Who Suddenly Discover They Have More Than 50 Siblings Hundreds Of Thousands Of Americans Who Discover Their Fathers Arent Biologically Related To Them, A Phenomenon So Common It Is Known As A Nonpaternity Event Individuals Who Are Left To Grapple With Their Conceptions Of Race And Ethnicity When Their True Ancestral Histories Are Discovered In The Lost Family, Journalist Libby Copeland Investigates What Happens When We Embark On A Vast Social Experiment With Little Understanding Of The Ramifications. Copeland 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.Throughout These Accounts, Copeland Explores The Impulse Toward Genetic Essentialism And Raises The Question Of How Much Our Genes Should Get To Tell Us About Who We Are. With More Than 30 Million People Having Undergone Home Dna Testing, The Answer To That Question Is More Important Than Ever. Gripping And Masterfully Told, The Lost Family Is A Spectacular Book On A Big, Timely Subject.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Lost Family'? A: 'The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are' explores the impact of home DNA testing on individuals and families, addressing deep questions about identity, family ties, and the implications of discovering hidden family secrets.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Lost Family'? A: The author of 'The Lost Family' is Libby Copeland, a journalist who investigates the cultural and personal ramifications of DNA testing.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Lost Family' have? A: 'The Lost Family' consists of 304 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Lost Family' is available in a hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term reading.
- Q: When was 'The Lost Family' published? A: 'The Lost Family' was published on March 3, 2020.
- Q: What category does 'The Lost Family' fall under? A: 'The Lost Family' is categorized under 'Extended Families', focusing on the dynamics and discoveries within family structures through DNA testing.
- Q: Is 'The Lost Family' suitable for all readers? A: 'The Lost Family' is appropriate for adult readers interested in genealogy, personal identity, and the effects of genetic testing on family relationships.
- Q: What makes 'The Lost Family' a timely read? A: 'The Lost Family' is considered timely due to the increasing popularity of home DNA testing, with over 30 million people having undergone such tests, raising important questions about genetics and identity.
- Q: What kind of stories are included in 'The Lost Family'? A: 'The Lost Family' includes real-life accounts of individuals affected by DNA testing, including adoptees finding birth parents and individuals discovering non-paternity events.
- Q: What is the author's approach in 'The Lost Family'? A: In 'The Lost Family', Libby Copeland combines investigative journalism with personal narratives to explore the broader implications of genetic testing and its impact on our understanding of family and identity.