Melanie J. Tyler is a 79 year old grandmother who resides in Sacramento, California. Melanie wrote this book about addiction in families to show you, you are not alone. Along the way her early relatives knew and worked with quite a few famous people. Melanie's family story is just one example of what echoes through time. She shows what can be passed down genetically and socially. The author states simply what can happen along the way, and that we need to push through to persevere. Many people have expressed concern that Law Enforcement will investigate them if they have their DNA profile done. If you are related to a well-known serial killer, or are a serial killer, I wouldn't recommend it. My sister and I had been plagued with rumors all our lives, that we had different fathers, so we decided to have our DNA done. They were only rumors. The DNA matches to a "Tee", just our blood type is different. DNA plus environment plays a big part with what happens with your life, whether for good or bad. Both looks and health. Wouldn't it be great if they had some sort of button you could push before you did something stupid, like getting drunk, smoking, and eating all that junk food? This little book is not a "GO GET YOUR DNA DONE," it's merely to show you what is real about getting your DNA done. Genetics versus Dysfunctional Family Relationships and Addictions. Simply and beautifully written.