Before and After the DNA Test by Maria Leonard Olsen

Before and After the DNA Test by Maria Leonard Olsen

An invaluable resource for anyone who has taken or is considering taking a consumer DNA test

At age 53, attorney Maria Leonard Olsen learned from a DNA test that the father who raised her is not her biological father. Her world was upended. As she sought out resources and support groups, Maria discovered she was far from alone. About one in seven adults in the U.S. have used consumer DNA tests. These numbers are only expected to grow—and the fallout for many will be significant. In the meantime, people are left without guidance or resources on how to protect themselves.

Few consumers today understand the possible consequences of taking a consumer DNA test. In Before and After the DNA Test, Maria Leonard Olsen brings legal expertise, personal experience, and research involving hundreds of interviews with others impacted by surprise DNA test results to help you navigate this new terrain. Learn what you need to know before you take the test and what you need to do to protect yourself afterwards—as well as advice and support for how to handle surprising results—in this practical, wide-ranging, and accessible guide.

“DNA testing can be a treasure trove of information about who you are, but it can also be a Pandora's box with surprises that change your lifeMaria Leonard Olsen tells you what you need to know about the treasures and the surprises in this easy to read yet authoritative book, which includes a comprehensive collection of resources."

Maria Leonard Olsen practices law as a commercial litigator in Washington, DC. She is the author of 50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life, podcaster of “Becoming Your Best Version,” journalist, TEDx speaker, and recovery mentor. Maria served as a political appointee in the Clinton Justice Department and on numerous boards. She writes for women in midlife publications, including AARP’s The Ethel, and is a frequent public speaker.

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ISBN 13	9798216270560
Title	Before and After the DNA Test
Author	Maria Leonard Olsen
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Year published	2027-02-04
Number of pages	304
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