Reason for Hope

Journey into a remarkably full life

How can you not add this to your collection? I am a Pagan by choice and feel very tied to the Natural world. From the describtion you would thik I would not be attuned to Jane's message (and you do feel like calling her Jane as well as Dr. Goodall) after going on this journey with her. But she is fair to all points of a view, and you get glimpses of a life well-lived and a good mixture of her personal philosophy and the events of her life. It is a remarkable thing to have an opportunity to visit with Jane for 6 hours. This is so good, it is almost worth getting and aubile account for just this one book. Must, a total must, for anyone with kids, especially daughters who show an interest in science and the natural world. Which really should be all kids, shouldn't it?

Abridged!

I was so disappointed that it was not only abridged but not abridged well. I had a hard copy (I often read and listen to my books at the same time) and it was impossible to follow along. On a positive note, the full book was awesome. Jane Goodall is amazing. LOVE that she read her own book! I wish more authors would do that!

A luminous book

I rarely read nonfiction. I rarely read a book twice. This book has captured my heart so much....I plan to reread it on a regular basis. The only thing that I can think of which would be more enjoyable than listening to this book would be an opportunity to chat with Jane Goodall in person!

Loved it

It was really good, it's fascinating how she work her way around all these obstacles, it's an inspiration to everyone. I truly enjoyed listening to it, it was really interesting with the author narrating.

Doesn’t match the book

Though it is a powerful story, however, many paragraphs in the book have missed in audio book.

The best book in my life

Should be compulsory in school worldwide. Best book in my life. it has all science of animals, ethics, individual responsibility, environment, a true reason for hope. A motivation to find our calling.

A True Messenger, Heroine & Story Teller

What did you love best about Reason for Hope?

I loved how Jane was able to weave together anecdotes from her childhood, observations in the forests of Gombe, experiences as a wife and mother, and her work as a researcher into a cohesive story of her personal psychological, emotional and spiritual evolution.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Reason for Hope?

So many, but the story of chimpanzee David Greybeard's reaching out to express gratitude was particularly moving.

Any additional comments?

Dr. Goodall's retelling of her life experiences are expressed with great honesty and emotion. To hear her read the book with her own calm yet earnest voice is priceless. Hers is a remarkable journey, which includes growing up in wartime, living in war-torn Africa, visiting the remains of Nazi concentration camps, and traveling the globe with an insatiable desire to learn and teach. Her lifelong search to understand cruelty and compassion among human beings and animals is, for me, deeply moving and relevant. This is a must-listen for those of us who have felt a connection with the Divine in nature, and seek to experience more peace and express more compassion in a tumultuous world.

Compelling Account

Jane Goodall seems to have a meditative lucidity in her descriptions and discussions. Her reflections on her apes and ensueing assessments of humanity are too much... I can't get enough. This is a super-compelling story.

Reason for Hope

It was an interesting story and I enjoyed the book but it was not stellar.

A must read for all

Dr. Goodall provides an amazing account of her travels, her life's journey and her insights as to where our world, and humanity, is headed.