“An epic tale beautifully told.”
— Radio New Zealand

“A riveting story of academic, political, and personal intrigue.”
— The Christian Science Monitor

“An exciting book, full of colorful personalities, momentous discoveries, and new ideas that challenge us to reconsider everything we believed about the evolution of humankind.”
— Booklist

“Riveting account of the discovery of Ardipithecus.”
— The New York Times

Kermit Pattison (right) in the Afar Depression, Ethiopia.