Chapter 1

When I first purchased the book, I thought this is going to be a crappy summer. Here I am reading a book about your "inner fish." It sounds like a self help book for biologists. Although the subject is not stimulating, the author tries his best to make it somewhat amusing. Although I still have trouble reading this book, the author makes a few points which manage to capture my attention.

First, the author makes fossil expedition more exciting than what it appears to be. Also, I think that there is an element of luck, which Shubin slightly mentions. You can observe and make educated guesses where a fossil might be; yet there is a high chance you won't something. However, if you are really lucky, you will find something on the first excavation.

Second, rocks are the key to any expedition. I now know more about the layers of rock then I feel is necessary. I don't think I will pick up a rock anytime soon and make an in-depth examination, but Shubin does his best to make something interesting out of something boring.

So far, Chapter 1 has been slightly amusing. I cannot say that I am looking forward to reading this book the rest of the summer.