Download Before the Dawn: Recovering the Lost History of Our Ancestors Audiobook

" If I didn't major in Biology, I would have chosen Anthropology. This stuff fascinates me. And it's a very well-written, interesting book also. I'm not sure Wade makes a stunning new insights, but it's a good introduction for anyone who's interested in pre-history. "

" Who knew people were millions of years old? This is a very interesting and scientific review . I really enjoyed it! "

" A run-down of what scientists are learning about human evolution and pre-history in light of the genetic discoveries of the last several years, made possible in large part by the sequencing of the human genome. The book covers a lot of ground, maybe too much. For me the biggest revelation is that I've been wrong in assuming we stopped evolving, that we were no longer subject to the forces or mechanisms of evolution. Just not true. Read the book to find out how... "

" if you have to read about evolution....he's an interesting writer "

" I learned so much from this book that I don't even know where to begin. N. Wade is a science journalist, not a scientist, but he sure seems to have done his homework and to be reporting the facts straight. On issues where there are real controversies (in attempts to reconstruct prehistoric languages, for example), he seems to give a fair and balanced hearing to all comers. I got this book in audio format from Audible.com, and there's nothing quite like learning more about hominid evolution while you mow the front lawn. I gave the book four stars instead of five only because it seemed a bit repetitive or too-drawn-out in more than one of its many interesting discussions. "

" I learned so much from this book. It puts Darwinism into perspective but still leaves us with so many unanswered questions about why we are the way we are and how cultures have evolved around the world. "

" really good read.. loved the blending of evolution and history "

" The author has a real gift for making the distant past of our ancestors come alive. His explanations of the hows and the whys were vivid and accessible. "

" My non-fiction contribution - I find human evolution fascinating, and the way we humans figured out how it happened is interesting in itself. "

" Great compendium of recent research on human evolution. I highly recommend it as a good read and one you will quote from endlessly. "

" Very interesting recap of genetic and linguistic research which contributes to the broad overview of human evolution and early history. "

" So interesting & thought-provoking, I'm tempted to buy it. One of those great integrational synopses that will take awhile to fully digest & will not become obsolete too quickly. A pleasure to read as well for being well-written, an increasingly rare thing. "

" The great story of how modern DNA technology is unraveling the mysteries of our common human ancestors. "

" published 2006. Chapter on Mitochondrial Eve and descendants. "

" Interesting, if a bit dry at times, and it ended with a nod to Science Fiction (even if it was just to point out the biggest thing that Sci-Fi gets wrong) which made me happy. "

" Wade's book is filled with intriguing research and interesting facts about the depths of human history. Clears up a number of misconceptions about human evolution, read this if you think evolution no longer affects the human race. "

" This is one of the best books I've read about molecular phylogenetic from a layman's standpoint. "

" Got 3/4 of the way through it and got a bit bored. Though it was an interesting book. "

" Great reconstruction of how early humans possibly lived. "

" Nicholas Wade does a great job of stitching together major findings re the history of man from different scientific disciplines. It is also a great intro to what the human genome project has added to our understanding of man's history. "

" as a history lover i really needed this book so much , it was informative , especially i knew a lot about Home ( AFRICA) . "

" Pretty damn low standards of evidence: trying to tell a story before the facts are all in. But what a story! Wade presents lots of new material, so worth the read in spite of his misplaced certainties. And in spite of creepy right-wing, racist and sexist undertones. "