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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
OK. Listened to the audiobook which may have made it worse as it just sounded repetitive and the audio splicing made the conversation feel very disjointed. Learned some cool things about Jane and her life, and overall I enjoyed her outlook on life.
A great read from an incredible Naturalist. However, some parts have toxic positivity and hints of white saviourism. I think the pandemic largely affected this book’s path. The authors thinking we needed some kind of uplifting tale. A lovely glimpse at some stories from Jane.
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I didn’t dislike this book, but I was expecting something much more profound. I was kind of anticipating getting emotional/blown away…but overall, I was underwhelmed. I still love and respect Jane Goodall, but I really wasn’t impressed by this book and give it 3 stars.
The writing style was not what I was expecting and discouraged me from reading. (The author and Jane converse back and forth with little anecdotes instead of the book just being Jane and her experiences/thoughts.) The interviewer was WAY too involved throughout. At times I wondered if I was reading a book about Jane Goodall or the author. Why were we hearing stories about this guy’s father and childhood friends? I don’t really care what his thoughts are on environmentalism and world problems, I care about Jane’s. I just thought it very odd to write a book on someone yet consistently include yourself.
“We must reduce the unsustainable lifestyles of the affluent. Let’s face it: so many people have way more stuff than they need, or even want. We must eliminate corruption. For without good governance and honest leadership, we cannot not work together to solve our enormous social and environmental challenges. And finally, we must face up to the problems caused by growing populations of humans and their livestock.”
“Of course, a great deal of our onslaught on Mother Nature is not really a lack of intelligence, but a lack of compassion for future generations and the health of the planet. Sheer, selfish greed for short term benefits to increase the wealth and power of individuals, corporations, and governments. The rest is due to thoughtlessness, lack of education, and poverty. In other words, there seems to be a disconnect between our clever brain and our compassionate heart. True wisdom requires both thinking with our head and understanding with our heart.”
“We haven’t borrowed the Earth form our children-we’ve stolen it. When you borrow something, the expectation is you will repay. We’ve been stealing their future for countless years, and the magnitude of our theft has now reached absolute unacceptable proportions.”
“If we all start to ask whether an item’s production harmed the environment, will hurt animals, or is cheap because of child slave labor/unfair wages. And if so, we refuse to buy it. Well, billions of these kinds of ethical choices will move us towards the kind of world we need.”
The writing style was not what I was expecting and discouraged me from reading. (The author and Jane converse back and forth with little anecdotes instead of the book just being Jane and her experiences/thoughts.) The interviewer was WAY too involved throughout. At times I wondered if I was reading a book about Jane Goodall or the author. Why were we hearing stories about this guy’s father and childhood friends? I don’t really care what his thoughts are on environmentalism and world problems, I care about Jane’s. I just thought it very odd to write a book on someone yet consistently include yourself.
“We must reduce the unsustainable lifestyles of the affluent. Let’s face it: so many people have way more stuff than they need, or even want. We must eliminate corruption. For without good governance and honest leadership, we cannot not work together to solve our enormous social and environmental challenges. And finally, we must face up to the problems caused by growing populations of humans and their livestock.”
“Of course, a great deal of our onslaught on Mother Nature is not really a lack of intelligence, but a lack of compassion for future generations and the health of the planet. Sheer, selfish greed for short term benefits to increase the wealth and power of individuals, corporations, and governments. The rest is due to thoughtlessness, lack of education, and poverty. In other words, there seems to be a disconnect between our clever brain and our compassionate heart. True wisdom requires both thinking with our head and understanding with our heart.”
“We haven’t borrowed the Earth form our children-we’ve stolen it. When you borrow something, the expectation is you will repay. We’ve been stealing their future for countless years, and the magnitude of our theft has now reached absolute unacceptable proportions.”
“If we all start to ask whether an item’s production harmed the environment, will hurt animals, or is cheap because of child slave labor/unfair wages. And if so, we refuse to buy it. Well, billions of these kinds of ethical choices will move us towards the kind of world we need.”
I was really excited about finding this book in my mailbox recently and I am so grateful I was granted a chance to read this book and share my opinions. Thank you @celadonbooks for publishing this amazing book and choosing me to help spread the word Read on!
The Book of Hope is essentially a look into months-long conversations between Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams and activists from all over
and from a lovely variety of people from the leaders the whole world look to, to young children, the ones who are ultimately responsible for what
becomes of our planet and it's species.
The book is centered around four core pillars that inspire hope for our further: Human intellect, nature's resilience, our children and "the indomitable" human spirit. Leading readers through collective memories, observations and extensive research The Book of Hope is an incredible chance to view a small part of Jane Goodall and her passion and thoughts
It is an easy read, largely due to the fact that it is so incredibly fascinating (plus there's photos!) and will leave readers buzzing with inspiration,
motivation to get out there and do something! The outcome of our planet, our species relies on us, on our children, and this book is just the right
thing we need at a time when it is most needed. After reading this book you will want to pass it on to friends, family, strangers to share the inspiration
and the knowledge so there is not a choice to plead ignorant any longer.
I strongly recommend this book to everyone with a heart and a desire to experience a once in a lifetime glimpse into the life and work of the
brilliant warrior that is Jane Goodall.
The Book of Hope is essentially a look into months-long conversations between Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams and activists from all over
and from a lovely variety of people from the leaders the whole world look to, to young children, the ones who are ultimately responsible for what
becomes of our planet and it's species.
The book is centered around four core pillars that inspire hope for our further: Human intellect, nature's resilience, our children and "the indomitable" human spirit. Leading readers through collective memories, observations and extensive research The Book of Hope is an incredible chance to view a small part of Jane Goodall and her passion and thoughts
It is an easy read, largely due to the fact that it is so incredibly fascinating (plus there's photos!) and will leave readers buzzing with inspiration,
motivation to get out there and do something! The outcome of our planet, our species relies on us, on our children, and this book is just the right
thing we need at a time when it is most needed. After reading this book you will want to pass it on to friends, family, strangers to share the inspiration
and the knowledge so there is not a choice to plead ignorant any longer.
I strongly recommend this book to everyone with a heart and a desire to experience a once in a lifetime glimpse into the life and work of the
brilliant warrior that is Jane Goodall.