{"product_id":"9781472941459","title":"My European Family : The First 54,000 Years","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMy European Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Karin Bojs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story of Europe and its peoples, told through its genetic legacy and woven together using the latest archaeological findings, will fascinate anyone interested in genealogy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKarin Bojs grew up in a small, broken family, and at her mother's funeral she felt this more acutely than ever. As part of the healing process, she decided to use DNA research to learn more about herself, her family, and the interconnectedness of society. She went deep in search of her genealogy, having her DNA sequenced and tested, and effectively becoming an experimental subject. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Remarkably, she was able to trace the path of her ancestors through recorded history and into prehistory. Through the course of her research, she met dozens of scientists working in genetic research. The narrative travels the length and breadth of Europe, from the Neanderthals of central Germany to the Cro-Magnon in France. Bojs visited the ancient caves, realizing that her direct ancestors must have been living in the area when the cave art was painted. A second DNA analysis later revealed she has Sami (i.e. Lapp) genetic material in her genome, and there were further revelations about her hunter-gatherer, Bronze-Age, and Iron-Age relatives, including the Vikings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This fresh, first-person exploration of genes and genetics goes well beyond personal genealogy and reveals much about the shared history of European peoples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Well-written work of popular science . . . a book to consult before swabbing, full of insight into the uses and abuses of genetics.\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A thoughtful and personal story for readers with an interest in early European history, genealogy, or archaeology.\" - Cate Hirschbiel, \u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Meticulous, up-to-date, and never tedious, [Bojs] draws from hundreds of scientific results to create a broad-brush picture of human evolution, showing us how DNA research is revolutionizing our knowledge of the past.\" - Karin Altenberg, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781472941459\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Sigma","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40663787536590,"sku":"9781472941459","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_d682fa11-e326-4b19-b08c-d92362d0138a.jpg?v=1639622652","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781472941459","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}