A timely review of this book I have not done. I started reading it a couple of years ago and didn’t find it the type of book to read in one sitting. I returned to it again, and again to sip like a fine whiskey. Jane Goodall is an inspiration to all of humanity. In addition to the authors interview with her, he concludes with citations of studies that support health and longevity from hopeful people. Included in the last chapter are bibliotherapy resources as well. Thanks to NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

An excellent tool for the classroom. While not geared towards kids, it asks a lot of hard questions and can help open a dialog about the current state of our world.

Two amazing people worked on this beautiful book about hope. It feels like everything is going wrong in the world. These days it feels more like so much is always going wrong. This is something you should read if you need to know how to help in this world and have hope for the future. It was very interesting to learn about Jane Goodall past.

There’s not a lot to be said of Dr. Goodall bay hasn’t been said but she continues to educate, lead and uplift especially with this installment.
I found this exactly what I needed to hear during these seeming ever trying times and pre-ordered two copies for family members that needed this light in their darkness.

Jane Goodall. That could honestly be my entire review. In The Book of Hope, this iconic woman breaks "hope" down into four main focuses; The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young People, and The Indomitable Human Spirit. Jane Goodall weaves her own life story in with what she's learned about nature and humanity through her research to bring an incredibly uplifting view on on hope in its many aspects. Her writing is earnest yet soft and her words are crafted so perfectly that you truly feel the impact of everything she's speaking to. Wonderful read.

This nonfiction book is a series of interviews between Jane Goodall and Douglas Adams on the topic of hope. Jane Goodall, of course, is known as the woman who lived with the chimps and discovered much of what we now know about the primates. She is currently a lecturer, traveling worldwide to educate about the climate crisis and what we each can do about it.

Goodall first defines what hope is. It is not just a wishy washy desire that things turn out okay but a concrete plan for what steps one might take to accomplish a given goal. The book then moves on to the four reasons that Goodall believes there is hope in the world.

The first is the amazing human intellect. Goodall believes that our intellect and the ability to have language are the factors that allow us to distinguish ourselves from other primates and rise to a elevated status. That intellectual power can be turned to the problem at hand to discover solutions that will avert the crisis. The next reason is the resilience of nature. All over the world, animals and birds on the brink of extinction have been brought back and we see nature returning after every natural disaster such as fire or flood. Goodall's third reason is the power of young people. She sees a huge strength in the young people who are looking for a way to make a difference and the ability to nurture this desire into united efforts that are meaningful. Finally, she believes in the indomitable human spirit. She defines this as the ability to take on what seems like an impossible task and to continue with it when it seems inevitable that defeat will occur. She uses as examples men like Martin Luther King and Winston Churchill, like Desmond Tutu and Ghandi, but she believes that any of us can have this ability and can make a difference.

This book is recommended for those looking for hope in a world that seems to be hopeless and for those looking for concrete ways to help turn the tide on the climate crisis.

Exactly what I needed, a reaffirming book of hope during our current days of uncertainty and negativity. Jane Goodall has so many wise thoughts and words and appears always hopeful. She is an inspiration. Douglas Abrams is a brilliant biographer, asking just the right questions, memorializing Goodall’s compassion and memories.

This is exactly the book that the world needs right now.

We are facing far more environmental challenges now than ever before, brought on by humans, and the natural world around us desperately needs our help before things are too late.

Goodall writes with conviction and compassion and her Hope is contagious.

Excellent nonfiction that everyone should read.

Ever since I saw her speak at an assembly in college, I have been obsessed with Jane Goodall and the work that she does. She is the kind of woman who puts her actions behind her words and that is reflected both within her daily life and the way she writes.

This book takes a look at hope: what it means, what it is, how we use it, and what we can continue to do with it and so much more. Its a book that takes a look at the world we live in today and how there is still hope to be had as long as you know where to look for it.

Jane Goodall is an inspiring woman and has such wonderful words of wisdom. With everything going on in the world these past couple years it can be hard to feel optimistic.. This book is written as a series of conversations with Douglas Abrams. She has such wonderful stories and hearing them gives you a genuine sense of hope. This book discusses not only hope, but a call to action for the future of our planet. Jane speaks about her past experiences and what she has learned advocating for animals and the environment.. It's important that we understand what we have done to our world and what needs to change. Her hope, her optimism, and they way she cares about our world is something we need more of. A great read, highly recommend.

I can't say enough good about this book. It DID give me hope and made me feel better all over. I loved it and I am sure others will as well.

3.5 hopeful stars, rounded up
From the publisher: “In this urgent book, Jane Goodall, the world's most famous living naturalist and Doug Abrams, internationally-bestselling author, explore--through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue--one of the most sought after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. In The Book of Hope, Jane focuses on her “Four Reasons for Hope”: The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young People, and The Indomitable Human Spirit.”

The Book of Hope was Not an “urgent book.” Too much time was spent by the author describing when he met Jane Goodall, the setting, the whiskey. I did not care for the question and answer conversation (chit chat) style of relating information at all. It was clunky, cumbersome, contrived and distracting. Occasionally this book about hope became too ‘rah rah,’ and I quote, “Together we CAN! Together we WILL!”

I enjoyed the short bio of Jane starting out in her field and other parts about her life the most. She is an inspiration and has done so much good in the world. I liked seeing a small photo gallery of Jane’s family. The end has a helpful Further Reading section that includes book suggestions and websites.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I requested this book for background reading for a featured review we were planning to run. You can see review and related article at the links below. Both were sent to the publicist at the time.

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This book is exactly what the title suggests. It was filled with good hope and led to many wonderful discussions with those I shared it with. Many parts left me thinking and feeling encouraged, especially in this time. This was also my first introduction to Jane Goodall and this book was recommended to me by a library patron.

Interesting and informative.. I enjoyed learning about the various organizations and work being done. I may have been looking for more and that is not any fault of the great Jane Goodall. Her work is impressive and awe inspiring. But the book itself left me a little underwhelmed.

Hope is an ephemeral topic. Goodall is an eminently practical person. Goodall writing about hope is truly concrete and helpful.

This book is a wonderful introduction to Jane Goodall and her amazing life (I was googling like crazy for her biography and for photos!).

It's also a great, readable treatment of how to remain in action in the face of discouraging news on climate change, Covid, etc. etc.

This book would make a great gift.

I've admired Jane Goodall since I was a child, and in this book she delivers an important message that the world desperately needs in so many ways.

Jane never ceases to amaze me with her intelligence, her grace, her worldview and everything else. She is truly a saint in my eyes. While I have read many of Jane's other books, they all tend to be different. Even though this one is separate from her "Hope Series" it really builds on it... and to think she wrote her earliest "hope-series" book in the 1990's.

"The Book of Hope" is really a reflection on Jane's life and the people that have touched it and how she breaks down hope as a concept, inspiring tales, and the importance. I loved that this was set up as a conversation because it allowed a more intimate look into Jane's day-to-day life and her snappy personality.

Jane's outlook and abundance of love, hope and grace she grants to this world and its inhabitants never ceases to amaze and inspire me. She is a straight-shooter when it comes to facts but is always so gentle about understanding all the sides. She brings me to tears every-time.

I would recommend this book for all readers - if you love science or not. It is uplifting and inspiring for all. Or listen to the audiobook which she alternates in narration just like a conversation.

Thank you to JGI and Celadon for the gifted copy.

I absolutely love Jane Goodall and I was not one bit disappointed with this book! I feel like I know her heart even better than I did previously!
I cannot wait to see the hard copy in my hand!
I loved everything about this book! It's easy to read, holds your attention, and I was heartbroken to get to the end.
You don't want to miss out on this amazing book!

Thank you so much, NetGalley, Jane Goodall, your publisher, and anyone involved in getting this ARC to me!

Received an advanced e-copy to read for review

While I admire Jane Goodall's work, and feel this book is perfectly timed, I just couldn't become as interested in reading as I would have liked. Still recommending, but, this one just wasn't for me.