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Something I learned and didn‘t know!

Just barely a pick. I love archeology, I took a minor in anthropology in college because I enjoyed it so much, so as much as I enjoyed this book I was left wanting even more from it. This reminds me somewhat of a Mary Roach book, pick a topic, track down those who do the job, hangout with them a bit and write about your experiences. So it was fun, I learned a lot, but I personally just needed a deeper dive with some of these stories.

A Mary Roach style journalism/ deep investigation narrative, in this case of the profession of Archaeology, what is required to be an archaeologist, the nature of the people who pursue the profession, the passions required and the sacrifice which are required to pursue these passions ( job prospects are poor and pay is terrible). The picture painted is of a profession of happy eccentrics, embracing the uncertainty associated with their role.

If you want a book about archaeology—the history of the field, the methodologies & technologies employed—this is not the book for you. If, however, you want a book about why people become archaeologists, & where that takes them, then you will likely enjoy this book as I did. Through personal interviews, participation in excavations & attendance at conferences, Johnson provides readers an entertaining glimpse into the lives of archaeologists.

So true...and there is ALWAYS another question.

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All the burning questions you want answered!

How much beer? A fair bit. Gin & Tonics too. But, the most important beverage on an excavation, especially when you wake up at 4:30am to head off to the field, is coffee. Lots and lots of coffee!

Back to fiction for remainder of the weekend but this will be my next nonfiction read. At the core of the book is a simple & intriguing question—why do archaeologists care “so passionately about what‘s dead & buried?” I expect this will be a fun read &, as an archaeologist who has worked in the Middle East for decades, I‘m interested to see what Johnson comes up with. I read & enjoyed her book ‘This Book is Overdue!‘ Hoping for another good book.

Yay! I already find this utterly fascinating! Awesome to read about a vocation that I find interesting but about which I know nothing. Its that “Love of Learning” in action again as usual.

My last order from Christmas gift cards has arrived! Happy, happy, happy! 😃😃📚📚📚

Great read! So interesting. Each chapter is about a different dig or a different aspect of archeology. I heard the author give a talk about the work being done to study the Jamestown colony and she did such a good job I picked up her book. So glad I did!

#biblioweekend halted yesterday, when I accidentally watched the entire first season of Orphan Black, but back to it today.

This book was a gift from my in laws. If you are an archaeologist, like I am, you will find this book boring; otherwise, you'll probably find it fascinating.