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Libby Copeland is an award-winning journalist who has written for the Washington Post, New York magazine, the New York Times, the Atlantic, and many other publications.

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1976
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This book is a must read for all those who are searching/researching their family trees, either causually or intensively.

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.
 
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GarryRagan | 7 andra recensioner | Feb 18, 2022 |
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.… (mer)
 
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Familyhistorian | 7 andra recensioner | Dec 6, 2021 |
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.… (mer)
 
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BookAnonJeff | 7 andra recensioner | Jul 11, 2021 |
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.… (mer)
 
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herzogm | 7 andra recensioner | Jun 24, 2021 |

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