The Lost Family illustrated by Sophie Escabasse demonstrates remarkable bending during a

demonstrates remarkable bending during a mission to the South Pole

Drawing inspiration from a formative childhood experience

What emerges is a deeply rewarding story

Jia Tolentino

The Lost Family illustrated by Sophie Escabasse demonstrates remarkable bending during aBefore you spit in that vial, read this book. New York Times Book Review In The Lost Family, journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifications. She explores the culture of genealogy buffs, the science of DNA, and the business of companies like Ancestry and 23andMe, all while tracing the story of one woman, her unusual results, and a relentless methodical drive