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“Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA (English Edition)”，作者：[Richard Hill]

Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA (English Edition) Kindle电子书

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Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA is the highly suspenseful account of an adoptee trying to reclaim the biological family denied him by sealed birth records. This fascinating quest, including the author's landmark use of DNA testing, takes readers on an exhilarating roller-coaster ride and concludes with a twist that rivals anything Hollywood has to offer.

In the vein of a classic mystery, Hill gathers the seemingly scant evidence surrounding the circumstances of his birth. As his resolve shores up, the author also avails of new friends, genealogists, the Internet, and the latest DNA tests in the new field of genetic genealogy. As he closes in on the truth of his ancestry, he is able to construct a living, breathing portrait of the young woman who was faced with the decision to forsake her rights to her child, and ultimately the man whose identity had remained hidden for decades.

Finding Family offers guidance, insight, and motivation for anyone engaged in a similar mission, from ways to obtain information to the many networks that can facilitate adoption searches. The book includes a detailed guide to DNA and genetic genealogy and how they can produce irrefutable results in determining genetic connections and help adoptees bypass sealed records and similar stumbling blocks.

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Impressively informative, exceptionally well written, an inherently fascinating and compelling read from beginning to end, "Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA" is an extraordinary account. While unreservedly recommended, especially for community and academic library collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "Finding Family" is also available in digital book format and as a complete and unabridged audio book.

--James A. Cox "Midwest Book Review " --此文字指其他 kindle_edition 版本。

作者简介

At 18 years old, Richard Hill accidentally discovered a deeply hidden family secret: he was adopted. Assuming he would never know any details, he was startled to learn many years later that he had a brother out there somewhere. What then began as a search for his mother and brother turned into a decades long search for the identity of his biological father.

Thwarted for years by sealed records, lies, and cover-ups, Richard eventually turned to a series of new DNA tests designed for genealogists. His groundbreaking use of this new science to uncover the name of his birth father was reported on the front page of The Wall Street Journal. Subsequently, newer DNA tests would lead him to an even more startling conclusion.

Richard has made it his personal mission to share what he learns with other adoptees and genealogists. He does that through his web site, DNA-Testing-Adviser.com, social media, presentations, and now his books.

His memoir, Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA, was named a Finalist in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. The electronic version was awarded a gold medal in the Global Ebook Awards.

His "Guide to DNA Testing" eBook provides an easy-to-understand overview of genetic genealogy. Readers quickly learn how to identify ancestors, confirm relationships, and measure their ethnic ancestry.

--此文字指其他 kindle_edition 版本。

基本信息

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08236F8BZ
出版社 ‏ : ‎ Familius (2017年9月29日)
出版日期 ‏ : ‎ 2017年9月29日
语言 ‏ : ‎ 英语
文件大小 ‏ : ‎ 5597 KB
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纸书页数 ‏ : ‎ 305页

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Gripping Account of One Man's Quest to Find his Birth Family

2021年3月23日 - 已在美国亚马逊上发表

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Richard Hill's account of how he found his family using modern DNA testing is gripping as a suspense novel. Hill, who was adopted as an infant in Michigan, did not learn of his origins until a chance encounter in a doctor's office when he was 18. Later, on his deathbed, his adoptive father gave Mr. Hill some clues to his identity. What follows in "Finding Family" is the unfolding of Mr. Hill's quest to learn more, turning over stones as first a gumshoe detective and then later as a bona fide genealogical sleuth. As a backdrop to this story, it is important to note that Hill was adopted in 1946, when adoption records in the vast majority of the United States were secret. (A child surrendered for adoption was issued an original birth certificate naming his or her birth name, and the name of his or her mother, a record that was then sealed when an adoption became finalized. A second, amended birth certificate was issued, listing only the adoptee's new name, and his adoptive parents as his original mother and father.). Owing to a background in science and the understandable curiosity of all people to know and understand their origin story, Mr. Hill details his journey in finding blood relatives through direct-to-consumer testing. His chapters are short and powerful, and throughout we come to meet him as a deeply sympathetic narrator. I am not an adoptee, a birth or adoptive parent, but this story is a universal one -- and a huge bonus is that Mr. Hill includes a detailed guide about how to use DNA testing. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in knowing their roots.

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Marcia L. Gorman

Couldn't put it down!

2016年3月30日 - 已在美国亚马逊上发表

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I loved this book. Unlike the author who was adopted, I just found out that my mother lied to me all my life about who my father was. I'm 66 yrs old! So needless to say, finding out this late in life was a mind blower. His story has inspired me simply because he was so tenacious about finding out who his birth parents were. The ebook also includes an addendum which explains all about DNA tests, how they work, and which one to use. I personally went with Ancestry.com, and I really like their new website. I have been able to figure out which family I came from, but like the author, I'm still trying to figure out which of the three brothers was the culprit! It's been a very valuable tool. The author's story is well written and a great drama. I think you'll enjoy it.

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Kindle Customer

The Search

2017年3月9日 - 已在美国亚马逊上发表

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I enjoyed this book so very much. It told a good story and yet shared some great information regarding research into ancestry. I found myself highlighting so many passages that will aid me in my look into my past. However, my excitement is peaked over all the info regarding the research for an adopted child. My 13 year old granddaughter is adopted and her birth mother was also adopted. We know who my granddaughter's birth mother is but we know nothing about the birth father. We have no information on the birth mother's birth family...but now I feel that we have a starting spot. This research into her birth ancestry will be a great gift for my granddaughter. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction!

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Beth

A Thrilling Ride to Finding Family and Learning How it's Done

2016年12月15日 - 已在美国亚马逊上发表

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This is more than a story of how Mr. Hill found his family. It also contains a guide to getting your DNA tested at the end of the book. I was completely enthralled by his story of adoption, how he learned that he was adopted, his search for his mother, brother, and then his father. I didn't want to set the book down as Mr. Hill described how his searches led him down the paths he took to finding his family. Along the way he discovered half brothers and sisters as well a cousins and I cheered him on with each discovery - I smiled a lot. He was quite lucky at times in finding helpers who were dedicated to assisting adoptees find their birth families. Hill is very helpful with his information about DNA testing and how to use this relatively new tool for genealogical purposes. I was not adopted, but working on my own genealogy and family tree and found this book exciting and packed with clues for finding family information. This book will help anyone interested in looking to find their roots.

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God Bless Texas

DNA Mysteries Solved

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I grew up in the same era as the author, Richard Hill, and was often seen reading a mystery novel. In the 80’s I became a genealogist who frequented libraries and federal archive centers.
Richard’s mystery involving geneology - a perfect combination for me! Before I turned each page, I would try to figure out the next clue he would discover.
My wife and I have taken DNA tests that have connected us to many new relatives and have extended our tree immensely. Recently I helped two DNA matches find their biological families. My main objective for reading Richard’s book was to gather material to help other people in their searches; I had no idea that I would enjoy this wonderfully written mystery so and gain boundless information myself from this book.
Filled with great recommendations for testing labs, descriptions of the types of DNA, and other valuable information, this book is an excellent resource for beginning genealogists.
Thank you, Richard, for sharing your story and knowledge with us.

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