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Your DNA Guide - the Book

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You don't have to learn everything about genetic genealogy before asking specific DNA questions.
Your DNA Guide –the Book is a unique new approach to learning genetic genealogy. Using your DNA test results from companies like AncestryDNA, MyHeritage DNA and 23andMe, you’ll choose a specific DNA question and start exploring it right away. Follow concrete, step-by-step plans, learning important DNA concepts–in plain English–as you go.
Your DNA Guide–the Book is for anyone who has taken a DNA test. It helps genealogists reconstruct family trees. It helps adoptees identify biological relatives. It can help you identify a specific DNA match. In short, it helps anyone explore what their DNA—and their DNA matches—can tell them about their family.


Editorial Reviews

Review

"It's definitely not a 'big overview of DNA testing' book, but instead a 'let's get down and dirty and solve a brickwall problem' book. And we definitely need a book like this." - Drew Smith, The Genealogy Guys Podcast and Genealogy Connection Podcast

About the Author

Diahan Southard is a leading voice for consumer DNA testing from her position as Founder of Your DNA Guide. Diahan teaches internationally, consults with leading testing companies and forensics experts. Southard's company, Your DNA Guide (YourDNAGuide.com), deploys a team of scientists who provide one-on-one genetic genealogy education and research services. You will walk away from an interaction wither her enlightened and motivated as she has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Hesitate-Buy It!

V. · September 30, 2023

I have quite a few books about genealogy including books on using DNA to find your missing ancestors, and by far "Your DNA guide" by Diahan Southard is my absolute favorite! A must have for anyone struggling to find a missing ancestor using your DNA cousin matches. The way it's written reminds me of the "Choose your own adventure books" I read & loved as a child! In the short time I've owned it (maybe 3 weeks), I've not only sorted all my paternal matches, but I'm on the brink of figuring out who my paternal grandparents are thanks to following one of the plans in the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars A most excellent, helpful guide to finding missing ancestors.

T. · January 13, 2024

This book is a must for any serious genealogist. Using it, I was able to find three sets of 3rd great grandparents who had been missing form my family tree for years. One set was on my father's side, and two sets were on my mother's side. These ancestors had stumped some of the best genealogists around using only paper trails. Identification would have been impossible without DNA and this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars DNA genealogy book achieves it's training objectives

D.H. · July 29, 2023

Diahan Southard has worked with DNA for 25 years and is a well-known DNA genealogy lecturer and trainer. Your DNA guide - the book, achieves its aim of providing a step-by-step guide to finding solutions to the various DNA questions we experience when trying to trace our relatives and ancestors. It helps you put into practice the steps needed to solve your specific questions.A highly recommended book that answer your specific questions directly, without having to read the whole book.

5.0 out of 5 stars loved this book helps explain things well about dna

G.C. · August 13, 2024

loved this book helps explain things well about dna

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for your library

T. · October 14, 2021

Very well written. Each page is colorful and easy to understand. It hasn’t broken down any genealogy brick walls for me due to a lot of issues with endogamy and DNA matches not responding. But it has helped me get a little closer with my research and I keep it handy whenever I am working on my family tree. The outline and guides in the book works much better with my husbands side of the tree due to very minimal issues with endogamy and his DNA matches will respond.

5.0 out of 5 stars DNA matches made easy

S.H. · October 6, 2023

Great book and I love watching the videos and webinars that go along with this book. The one complaint... why does it have to be so expensive.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple step by step learning tool

C.F.C. · May 17, 2021

Diane Southard knows her stuff! DNA is a complicated subject for anyone and while there are many good books on the subject, this one takes you by the hand and leads you gently through what steps to take now and in the future to achieve your DNA testing goals. Highly recommended.

2.0 out of 5 stars Too little dna information

T. · March 9, 2024

If you want reviews of the five dna companies, this is it. If you want genuine scientific dna facts, skip this overpriced book. If you have a basic knowledge of genealogy research and dna, skip this book.

Unreadable to say the least

J.A. · January 8, 2023

It was disappointing to find such a weird formatting on an ebook. The way it was formatted makes reading it a stressful experience and works against the good content it offers.

Easy to read and apply

A.T. · March 3, 2021

Having done a webinar by Diahan Southard and liking her practical style, this book is very straight forward and easy to read and follow.

Top quality book, I refer to it daily!

I.M.C. · February 16, 2025

Loving this book as I follow the writer on all her social platforms (I'm not a stalker, honest!)

Interesting

K.C. · September 21, 2024

A very interesting and thought provoking book. I've taken a ancestry DNA test and got some thought provoking results. I've been thinking about putting me test results into another tester but didn't know which one after reading this book I've got a couple and also I'm now looking at other tests I can take that this book has highlighted.

An easy to read guide to understanding DNA

C. · June 12, 2023

Lots of resources

Your DNA Guide - the Book

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Your DNA Guide - the Book

Product ID: U1734613904
Condition: New

4.6

(173 ratings)
Your DNA Guide - the Book-0
Type: Paperback

AED22862

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

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Order today to get by 7-14 business days

This item qualifies for free delivery

Returns & Warranty policies

Imported From: United States

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

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BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

Description:

You don't have to learn everything about genetic genealogy before asking specific DNA questions.
Your DNA Guide –the Book is a unique new approach to learning genetic genealogy. Using your DNA test results from companies like AncestryDNA, MyHeritage DNA and 23andMe, you’ll choose a specific DNA question and start exploring it right away. Follow concrete, step-by-step plans, learning important DNA concepts–in plain English–as you go.
Your DNA Guide–the Book is for anyone who has taken a DNA test. It helps genealogists reconstruct family trees. It helps adoptees identify biological relatives. It can help you identify a specific DNA match. In short, it helps anyone explore what their DNA—and their DNA matches—can tell them about their family.


Editorial Reviews

Review

"It's definitely not a 'big overview of DNA testing' book, but instead a 'let's get down and dirty and solve a brickwall problem' book. And we definitely need a book like this." - Drew Smith, The Genealogy Guys Podcast and Genealogy Connection Podcast

About the Author

Diahan Southard is a leading voice for consumer DNA testing from her position as Founder of Your DNA Guide. Diahan teaches internationally, consults with leading testing companies and forensics experts. Southard's company, Your DNA Guide (YourDNAGuide.com), deploys a team of scientists who provide one-on-one genetic genealogy education and research services. You will walk away from an interaction wither her enlightened and motivated as she has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Hesitate-Buy It!

V. · September 30, 2023

I have quite a few books about genealogy including books on using DNA to find your missing ancestors, and by far "Your DNA guide" by Diahan Southard is my absolute favorite! A must have for anyone struggling to find a missing ancestor using your DNA cousin matches. The way it's written reminds me of the "Choose your own adventure books" I read & loved as a child! In the short time I've owned it (maybe 3 weeks), I've not only sorted all my paternal matches, but I'm on the brink of figuring out who my paternal grandparents are thanks to following one of the plans in the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars A most excellent, helpful guide to finding missing ancestors.

T. · January 13, 2024

This book is a must for any serious genealogist. Using it, I was able to find three sets of 3rd great grandparents who had been missing form my family tree for years. One set was on my father's side, and two sets were on my mother's side. These ancestors had stumped some of the best genealogists around using only paper trails. Identification would have been impossible without DNA and this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars DNA genealogy book achieves it's training objectives

D.H. · July 29, 2023

Diahan Southard has worked with DNA for 25 years and is a well-known DNA genealogy lecturer and trainer. Your DNA guide - the book, achieves its aim of providing a step-by-step guide to finding solutions to the various DNA questions we experience when trying to trace our relatives and ancestors. It helps you put into practice the steps needed to solve your specific questions.A highly recommended book that answer your specific questions directly, without having to read the whole book.

5.0 out of 5 stars loved this book helps explain things well about dna

G.C. · August 13, 2024

loved this book helps explain things well about dna

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for your library

T. · October 14, 2021

Very well written. Each page is colorful and easy to understand. It hasn’t broken down any genealogy brick walls for me due to a lot of issues with endogamy and DNA matches not responding. But it has helped me get a little closer with my research and I keep it handy whenever I am working on my family tree. The outline and guides in the book works much better with my husbands side of the tree due to very minimal issues with endogamy and his DNA matches will respond.

5.0 out of 5 stars DNA matches made easy

S.H. · October 6, 2023

Great book and I love watching the videos and webinars that go along with this book. The one complaint... why does it have to be so expensive.

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple step by step learning tool

C.F.C. · May 17, 2021

Diane Southard knows her stuff! DNA is a complicated subject for anyone and while there are many good books on the subject, this one takes you by the hand and leads you gently through what steps to take now and in the future to achieve your DNA testing goals. Highly recommended.

2.0 out of 5 stars Too little dna information

T. · March 9, 2024

If you want reviews of the five dna companies, this is it. If you want genuine scientific dna facts, skip this overpriced book. If you have a basic knowledge of genealogy research and dna, skip this book.

Unreadable to say the least

J.A. · January 8, 2023

It was disappointing to find such a weird formatting on an ebook. The way it was formatted makes reading it a stressful experience and works against the good content it offers.

Easy to read and apply

A.T. · March 3, 2021

Having done a webinar by Diahan Southard and liking her practical style, this book is very straight forward and easy to read and follow.

Top quality book, I refer to it daily!

I.M.C. · February 16, 2025

Loving this book as I follow the writer on all her social platforms (I'm not a stalker, honest!)

Interesting

K.C. · September 21, 2024

A very interesting and thought provoking book. I've taken a ancestry DNA test and got some thought provoking results. I've been thinking about putting me test results into another tester but didn't know which one after reading this book I've got a couple and also I'm now looking at other tests I can take that this book has highlighted.

An easy to read guide to understanding DNA

C. · June 12, 2023

Lots of resources

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