Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree – This is an excellent book covering both traditional and genetic genealogy. I recently read it again for a second time and thought – “this would be a fun and profitable exercise to work through as a group!” So, I’m suggesting for those who are interested – to read through this book at the rate of one chapter every other week – and discuss it via our discussion group the following weeks as suggested in the below schedule. If you are like me, you will want to read it at a faster rate, many would have it read in less than a week. I think there would be value in reading it straight though and then reading it a second time as scheduled – insuring it would be fresh for discussion. I have a second reason for wanting to read this book as a group – as participants make comments and ask questions – this will aid us in setting the agenda for our Morrison-Q Gathering in July. So, I especially encourage all members planning to attend to take part in this exercise. Let me know if you have any questions or comments – and please let us know if you are planning to take part in this book read. I have placed a link below to make purchasing the book convienent. For those who want a Kindle version of the book – click the image of the book and you will have the option of choosing a Kindle version over a paperback. Note: Morrison-Q will receive a percentage of the cost of the book if you purchase via the link below.
Jan 24 – Jan 30 |
Read Chapter 1 – If You’re New to Genealogy |
Jan 31 – Feb 6 |
Discuss Chapter 1 |
Feb 7 – Feb 13 |
Read Chapter 2 – Genetic Essentials |
Feb 14 – Feb 20 |
Discuss Chapter 2 |
Feb 21 – Feb 27 |
Read Chapter 3 – Male Bonding: Y Chromosome |
Feb 28 – Mar 5 |
Discuss Chapter 3 |
Mar 6 – Mar 12 |
Read Chapter 4 – Maternal Legacy: Mitochondrial DNA |
Mar 13 – Mar 19 |
Discuss Chapter 4 |
Mar 20 – Mar 26 |
Read Chapter 5 – Around the World: Geographic Origins |
Mar 27 – Apr 2 |
Discuss Chapter 5 |
Apr 3 – Apr 9 |
Read Chapter 6 – Next of Kin: Close Relationships |
Apr 10 – Apr 16 |
Discuss Chapter 6 |
Apr 17 – Apr 23 |
Read Chapter 7 – Joining or Running a Project |
Apr 24 – Apr 30 |
Discuss Chapter 7 |
May 1 – May 7 |
Read Chapter 8 – Finding Prospects |
May 8 – May 14 |
Discuss Chapter 8 |
May 15 – May 21 |
Read Chapter 9 – Contacting and Courting Participants |
May 22 – May 28 |
Discuss Chapter 9 |
May 29 – Jun 4 |
Read Chapter 10 – Interpreting and Sharing Results |
Jun 5 – Jun 11 |
Discuss Chapter 10 |
Jun 12 – Jun 18 |
Read Chapter 11 – What’s Next? |
Jun 19 – Jun 25 |
Discuss Chapter 11 |
Jun 26 – Jul 2 |
Read Appendices |
Jul 3 – Jul 9 |
Discuss Appendices |
Link (below) to purchase book – click on the image of the book if you want to the option to purchase the Kindle version of the book