I've read it and it's helped me understand this DNA stuff and the terminology tremendously. I gained a much better understanding of my DNA results. It also helps on how to use the features at the three major DNA testing companies to analyze your results.
On Fri, Feb 24, 2017 at 11:58 AM, Cheri Mello <gfsche...@gmail.com> wrote: > I believe a couple of people on this list have read it. I have it, but > haven't had time to read it (well only 2 chapters and that was about 6 > weeks ago). > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Fri, Feb 24, 2017 at 8:44 AM, Rosemarie Capodicci <rcap...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Thanks, Cheri! >> >> Rosemarie >> rcap...@gmail.com >> Researching Sao Jorge, Terceira, Graciosa, Faial and Pico, Azores, >> Isola delle Femmine, Sant' Elia, Sicily >> >> On Fri, Feb 24, 2017 at 7:45 AM, Cheri Mello <gfsche...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> (Cross posted to Azores, Madeira, and IslandRoutes lists) >>> >>> The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy by Blaine >>> Bettinger is on sale by Family Roots Publishing Co (that's Leland Meizler's >>> company) for 38% off through Feb. 28. >>> >>> The announcement from Leland: >>> >>> We’re again running a promo on Blaine Bettinger’s *The Family Tree >>> Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy* >>> <http://emailcontact.com/stat/click.php?nl_id=322233&email=kinklec...@gmail.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.familyrootspublishing.com%2Fstore%2Fproduct_view.php%3Fid%3D3198>. >>> We >>> made a special purchase and are making it available for 38% off through >>> Tuesday, >>> Feb. 28 – or whenever we run out of the current stock if before then. >>> See my review below. >>> >>> Finally! We now have a terrific new book to help us with genetic >>> genealogy. *The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy >>> <http://emailcontact.com/stat/click.php?nl_id=322233&email=kinklec...@gmail.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.familyrootspublishing.com%2Fstore%2Fproduct_view.php%3Fid%3D3198>*, >>> by Blaine T. Bettinger is what we needed. There have been several books >>> printed, but it seems to me most have have been either way too scientific, >>> or far too limited in scope for the average genealogist. Blaine T. >>> Bettinger has written a colorful 239 page volume for the genealogical >>> community that I recommend to everyone! It’s brand new, with information >>> that is sure to help anyone interested in using DNA to find ancestors. >>> >>> The Following is from the Table of Contents >>> >>> - Introduction >>> - Part One: Getting Started >>> - Chapter 1: Genetic Genealogy Basics >>> >>> Kick-start your genetic research. This chapter features a brief history >>> of DNA testing and breaks down DNA and the four popular genetic tests, plus >>> how to identify your genetic family tree. >>> >>> - Chapter 2: Common Misconceptions >>> >>> Debunk your DNA myths. This chapter addresses eleven common >>> misunderstandings about DNA to set you straight as you begin your genetic >>> research. >>> >>> - Chapter 3: Ethics and Genetic Genealogy >>> >>> Conduct conscientious and responsible studies. This chapter explores >>> some of the ethical issues involved in DNA testing for family research and >>> how to account for them. >>> >>> - Part Two: Selecting a Test >>> - Chapter 4: Mitochondrial-DNA (mtDNA) Testing >>> >>> Discover Your female maternal ancestors and answer research questions >>> about them with this guide to the oldest DNA test. >>> >>> - Chapter 5: Y-Chromosomal (Y-DNA) Testing >>> >>> Find your paternal male ancestors. 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This chapter >>> shows what you can use – and can’t – learn about your ancestry from >>> ethnicity estimates. >>> >>> - Chapter 10: Analyzing Complex Questions with DNA >>> >>> Dig deeper into your DNA research with these tips and strategies for >>> using your DNA results to break through brick walls and answer challenging >>> research questions. >>> >>> - Chapter 11: Genetic Testing for Adoptees >>> >>> Uncover your hidden past. This chapter provides strategies for adoptees >>> and other individuals who may face an extra hurdle when researching >>> ancestors. >>> >>> - Chapter 12: The Future of Genetic Genealogy >>> >>> Gaze into DNA’s future with these predictions about the field’s >>> trajectory and what you can hope to achieve as genetic technology advances. >>> >>> - Glossary – 5 pages of terminology for the rest of us! >>> - Appendices >>> - Appendix A: Comparison Guides >>> - Appendix B: Research Forms >>> - Appendix C: More Resources >>> - Index >>> >>> About The Author >>> Blaine T. Bettinger, Ph.D. (biochemistry), J.D. is an intellectual >>> property attorney in Syracuse, New York, by day, and a genealogy educator >>> and blogger by night. 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