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bitsandbookends's review
4.0
4/5 ⭐️
I own this book but ended up listening to it on Libby since Jane narrates it herself. I loved hearing about her journeys and lifetime. Her mission for the chimpanzees is so inspiring and genuine. Love her to bits and pieces ❤️
I own this book but ended up listening to it on Libby since Jane narrates it herself. I loved hearing about her journeys and lifetime. Her mission for the chimpanzees is so inspiring and genuine. Love her to bits and pieces ❤️
libraryam's review
3.0
I don't clearly remember all the material in this book but I remember the impression it left on me, which is why I'm sharing it.
Reason for Hope was a meditative exercise for me-sometimes soothing, sometimes unsettling. It left me thinking how precious all life on Earth is and how few people get to understand it.
Reason for Hope was a meditative exercise for me-sometimes soothing, sometimes unsettling. It left me thinking how precious all life on Earth is and how few people get to understand it.
knod78's review
4.0
I've seen a documentary on Jane Goodall, but never read her books. This was my first one and I'm glad I did. The book gave a different perspective on the big events that we know and love from her. It's her thoughts on those things based on some journals. Yes, there was a religious theme to it and she applied certain passages of the bible to her thoughts on things happening. I thought it was well done and didn't seem like she was forcing me to listen to her position on God. The information is good at the end to give you more.
I will say that after I finished, I kind of felt despair for our humanity and planet seeing the way people reacted with Covid, especially the young and the legislation being passed in my state alone. It didn't inspire hope for our future. But then I got over it, because there are good people out there. And like Goodall says that we just need to reach a few.
She did repeat information and she tended to ramble. She should have ended at Chapter 16, Hope. The last two chapters went on and on and really didn't wrap up anything for me. I felt like the story just dragged on when Hope was the best conclusion chapter. For instance, the last chapter, she said, and now I come to the end and then wrote four more pages of rambling.
With all that, I did like the book and recommend it. I also have a few things to add to my own changes in the household to help with the environment.
I will say that after I finished, I kind of felt despair for our humanity and planet seeing the way people reacted with Covid, especially the young and the legislation being passed in my state alone. It didn't inspire hope for our future. But then I got over it, because there are good people out there. And like Goodall says that we just need to reach a few.
She did repeat information and she tended to ramble. She should have ended at Chapter 16, Hope. The last two chapters went on and on and really didn't wrap up anything for me. I felt like the story just dragged on when Hope was the best conclusion chapter. For instance, the last chapter, she said, and now I come to the end and then wrote four more pages of rambling.
With all that, I did like the book and recommend it. I also have a few things to add to my own changes in the household to help with the environment.
annatina's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
tooshark's review
5.0
This is a beautifully written book. Dr. Goodall's writing took me deep into the forests of Gombe and to the many other places she has been. I was struck by her raw descriptions of the physical and spiritual beauty of nature. Dr. Goodall has helped me to reconsider my place on this earth.
liltuck's review
5.0
This is a beautiful and inspiring memoir. Goodall has a unique perspective on life and gives the events, thoughts, and triumphs behind it. It's a great reminder to be kind and that you can make a difference. Definitely recommend to anyone struggling with the current state of America right now.