Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are

The Roots of Humanity is a groundbreaking book that delves into the origins of life on Earth, describing its variety and character with absorbing and elegantly written prose.

This masterfully told story sheds light on human nature and the complex traces of humankind's evolutionary past, providing an astonishing account of how humans got to be the way we are.

With humor and drama, the authors explore how key traits such as self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics are rooted in the deep past and illuminated by our kinship with other animals.

This triumph of popular science is an absolutely compelling read that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the complexity and beauty of life on Earth.