Cynthia L. (Honeygirl62) - , reviewed on 6/12/2010 + 165 more book reviews

I really enjoyed this book. I'm a genealogist so I'm excited and fascinated by the new developments in DNA research and how it might help link people with common ancestors. Even just watching shows on TV like CSI makes one interested in forensics and DNA.

In this book, the author describes his research in genetics with mitochondrial DNA, which is passed down from mother to children. The book also includes a touch of history and archaelogy.

The actual examples of cases where DNA proved or disproved the identity of people was interesting, like when they proved a group of bodies they found were the Tsar and his family that were killed, but they proved that the lady claiming to be Anastasia was really NOT one of the missing daughters. I highly recommend this book.

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