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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 590.92 EAN: 9780446676137 ISBN: 0446676136 Label: Grand Central Publishing Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 304 Publication Date: October 01, 2000 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Studio: Grand Central Publishing Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: As a young woman, Jane Goodall was best known for her groundbreaking fieldwork with the chimpanzees of Gombe, Africa. Goodall's work has always been controversial, mostly because she broke the mold of research scientist by developing meaningful relationships with her "specimens" and honoring their lives as she would other humans. Now at the age of 60, she continues to break the mold of scientist by revealing how her research and worldwide conservation institutes spring from her childhood callings and adult spiritual convictions. Reason for Hope is a smoothly written memoir that does not shy away from facing the realities of environmental destruction, animal abuse, and genocide. But Goodall shares her antidote to the poison of despair with specific examples of why she has not lost faith. For instance, she shares her spiritual epiphany during a visit to Auschwitz; her bravery in the face of chimpanzee imprisonment in medical laboratories; and devotes a whole chapter to individuals, corporations, and countries that are doing the right thing. But most of all Goodall provides a beautifully written plea for why everyone can and must find a reason for hope. --Gail Hudson Product Description: Her revolutionary studies of Tanzanias chimpanzees forever altered our definition of humanity. Now Dr. Jane Goodall, preeminent scientist, conservationist, and animal rights activist, explores her deepest beliefs in a heartfelt memoir that takes her from the London blitz to Louis Leakeys famous excavations in Africa and then into the Gombe jungle. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Hopeful ending I enjoyed Jane's conversational style and the vivid descriptions of the scenic landscapes which highlighted important spiritual moments and exciting discoveries in her life. A nice parallel forms between the scientific and the spiritual when she begins to makes her revolutionary behavioral studies on chimps in Gombe. What should strike any reader is the opportunity that Jane was able to access through hard work and determination. Jane was without a college degree when she began her work with the ... Read More Rating:  - wonderful and relaxingThis book was so good I purchased a copy for my therapist. This is so relaxing and helps you connect to the earth and nature. A great gift for any age. Rating: - Jane Goodall: A Reason for HopeThis is a very good book. It is a good description on the life of Jane Goodall. Very easy read. Rating: - Most inspiringI have read REASON FOR HOPE and find that Jane Goodall did an excellent job in describing her life in a way that gives reason for hope in life, especially in difficult times. I was very touched by her description of her relationship with her second husband, Derek, her life with him, and her feelings after his death. It brought back feelings I had after the death of my wife. Jane Goodall is an excellent humanist. Also, she merits the Nobel Peace Prize. Rating: - Goodall reigns againJane Goodall is just a wise old soul...no matter what her age or yours. She brings good wisdom that is understandable and applicable for each one of us to be better stewards of the earth and ourselves. 
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