Review:Having read pretty much everything else Carl Sagan wrote, I was excited to receive a copy of *Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors,* expecting the usual thoroughly enjoyable read. And it was, for the first half. The account of the formation of Earth and the emergence and mechanics of life was fascinating, clearly and articulately written, and illuminating.

It was when the discussion switched over to the apes that things went downhill for me. The first intimation that something bad was happening... Read more

Review:As a mental health professional I have always pushed exercise (when appropriate) and the author takes the establishment to task for their underutilization of this powerful tool. Would be nice to have some cautions about "overtraining" and exercise addiction but a very good read and a great message. Read more

Review:The starting is very interesting. But after a few chapters, the book becomes too complicated and it looks like a maze of things explained in too much detail that only a Scientist might find interesting. Gave up after reading a few chapters. I think this should be edited by someone because the facts are really innovative and contribute to the understanding of "life." Read more

Review:"Inheritance: How Our Genes Change Our Lives--and Our Lives Change Our Genes" is a fascinating, easy to read balance between detail and simple-to-comprehend explanations unraveling the mysteries of our genetic composition. Dr. Moalem transports us on a journey of discoveries and information, while adding humor and interesting anecdotes and revealing that we are not destined by what has been encoded in our DNA. Until now, we have had an incomplete picture of the complexities of genetic science. ... Read more

Review:I was most definitely not the intended audience for this book, but I also dislike Rutherford’s style; I did not get much past Part I. I had hoped that the book would be an update and elaboration of the books by Spencer Wells – now "we have approximately 150,000 fully sequenced human genomes, and useful samplings from literally millions of people, from all over the world." Rutherford’s stated objective in Part I is “the rewriting of the past using genetics, from a time when there were at leas... Read more

Review:I found the author had so much footnoted that I wasn't sure there was any new points he actually made. So difficult to get through; I bought if because it was a selection for my local book club. I do not agree with the author's position on the way the Internet has impacted lives and thinking (negatively). Read more

Review:relative dry book..great insights on human/anthropological development of chimps and us...but towards the second half of the book which are not quite relevant..and Sun spots affect Earth historic temperature fluctuation...not humans..BUT global warming IS an issue..humans have duty to protect, but it is the Sun affects the Earth...as if he tries too hard to squeeze all the passengers into a Shinkansen during Tokyo morning rush hour... Read more

Review:I purchased the Book on CD version and would listen to it on my way to and from work. I found the information fascinating and the book well thought out. The reader of the audio version had a pleasant voice and was easy to listen to. I look at the world differently now. Read more

Review:A very interesting read. I have a friend whose daughter is currently a heroin addict and I'm going to recommend this book to both of them. I found this book very thought provoking even for myself. The study guide at the end is amazing. Read more

Review:I rented the Kindle version to use with my Galaxy Tab 3. It worked great. However, when I purchased a Surface 2 with Windows 8 RT it just said "this book is not available on Windows 8". So therefor I gave it three stars at it did work well with my Tab 3 just not my Surface 2. I'm sure this has to do with not everything having support for Window 8 at the moment. Read more