Ancestral Passions

looks different". says The New York Times Book Review. This fascinating biography of the "First Family" of anthropology reveals how their discoveries, collaborations, and rivalries contributed to our own knowledge of the origins of humankind. Includes 50 photos.

Virginia Morell is an author of science and natural history books and frequent contributor to publications including Science, Smithsonian, and National Geographic. She lives in Ashland, Oregon, with her husband, fellow writer Michael McRae.