You may not be able to leave your children a great inheritance, but day by day, you may be weaving coats for them which they will wear for all eternity. —Theodore L. Cuyler
Each thread that is woven into the coats of our offspring, as it was for us, is reinforced with scientific, intellectual, environmental and socially-impacted veins, according to Christine Kenneally in this remarkable literary revelation. We are well aware of the genetic basis that supports our physical traits but there are other components that are intricately woven into the fabric of our lives. This book articulates the hidden historical mystique of mankind in a stunning, explosive manner. It explores what is real, what is myth, as well as assisting in determining how specific factors shape who we have become.
Ancestry.com might explore your familial history to a certain degree but actual DNA testing could reveal that you are carrying genes that might be related to a person of fame. Thomas Robinson, a professor at the University of Miami, discovered that he had a Mongolian Y chromosome that linked him to Genghis Khan! On the other hand, a recording of one’s ancestry might evolve as an implanted seed that can be linked to attitudinal manifestations. Secrets revolving around bias, prejudice or the lack of ability to trust could be imbedded in the framework of one’s family descent. Additionally, one is provoked to ponder the thought of how dependent this history is upon education, or the lack thereof, socio-economic status and pre-determined mindsets, affecting our lives, labeling our conduct.
Once begun, this book is difficult to place aside. Ms. Kenneally’s research is overwhelming and the information brought forth provides the catalyst to hasten the search for answers not heretofore observed. What are the roots of the threads of your coat? This book provides the structure that will enable you to embark on a journey of unimaginable, historical discoveries.
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