The identity narrative is much different nowadays, with science and genetical research playing an important role in showing us who we really are and who may be our relatives. I may have my own second thoughts about extensively relying on DNA for identity representation, but true is that we cannot ignore the weight of such researches for the identity narrative.
Genes Don´t Lie by Zetta Thomelin, an author I´ve featured before on my blog, explains the impact of such a research on the life of a person. Many DNA tests are affordable and the results, corroborated scientifically with other further genealogically investigations can write completely new page in someone´s life.
I´ve personally heard and read many such stories, when out of nowhere you may get in touch with lost cousins and even discover geographical connections with cultural groups you never imagined are part of your DNA.
I´ve appreciated the writing, as it relates directly to everyday life and storytelling, while intelligently juggling with very complex representations and concepts from the field of genetics. There is a blessing and a curse in such episodes therefore, anyone going through such a progress needs to be handled with grace and patience, hence the need of a professional counseling, when necessary.
I´ve learned a lot from Genes don´t lie and I would definitely want to get more into the depth of such challenges, as well as the research framework in this field.
Rating: 5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
Thanks for the blog tour support x
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