Chapter 1: Finding Your Inner FIsh

Before even reading this scientific adventure story, but just by looking at the title, like many other students, I wasn't too excited to read this. As I was reading the first few pages, I was confused of Shubin's way of explaining science. For example, when Shubin said that the fossils are evidence that we use to comprehend individuality, I didn't understand what he was trying to make a declaration of. Instead, I continued on reading and observed the connection he had arranged between Tiktaalik and human beings. Shubin shows us a connection of how the Tiktaalik carries the whole history of evolution and how human characteristics connect and links with the world. I personally admire Shubin's irrpressibly exciting character who is passionate in what he does. The way he put so much time and effort to discover Tiktaalik amazes me and he makes each discovery a speculation. Shubin is not only a talented writer, but he also shows enthusiam toward his career as a paleontologist. I am definitely looking forward to the next chapter.