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Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey Hardcover – September 1, 1999

by Jane Goodall (Author), Phillip Berman (Author)
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From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a poignant memoir about her spiritual epiphany and an appeal for why everyone can find a reason for hope.

Dr. Jane Goodall's revolutionary study of chimpanzees in Tanzania's Gombe preserve forever altered the very, definition of humanity. Now, in a poignant and insightful memoir, Jane Goodall explores her extraordinary life and personal spiritual odyssey, with observations as profound as the knowledge she has brought back from the forest.
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  1. Print length
    304 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Grand Central Publishing
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 1999
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0446522252
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0446522250
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Customers find the book magnificent, interesting, and honest. They also find the message inspiring, thought-provoking, and soulful. Readers praise the writing quality as eloquent, beautiful, and wonderful. They describe the story as heartfelt, poignant, and personal.

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Customers find the book magnificent, interesting, and compellingly honest. They say it's a good read for any animal lover, easy to read, and great as a book club title. Readers also mention the author seems dedicated and thoughtful.

"...She is a strong, courageous woman with a beautiful heart. I am not as hopeful as she seems to be, but I do still hope she is right and I am wrong...." Read more

"...Such beauty and communion with nature, it was magical to read...." Read more

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"...This compellingly honest book encourages us to explore and bond with the natural world and to respect and appreciate all living creatures...." Read more

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Customers find the book inspiring, thought-provoking, and full of wisdom. They say it's a compelling case for human spirituality and its role in shaping a better world. Readers also mention the book gives them hope and is a vital source of renewed purpose.

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"...command of the English language, vivid descriptions and compelling viewpoints will appeal to the artist, nature-lover, and poet and her sincere..." Read more

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Customers find the writing quality of the book eloquent, beautiful, and easy to read. They appreciate the vivid descriptions and compelling viewpoints. Readers say the book provides a good basic summary of Jane Goodall's life and opens their eyes to the big picture.

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Customers find the character development remarkable, admirable, and charismatic. They say the book provides great insight into Jane Goodall and captivates her audience.

"...She is a strong, courageous woman with a beautiful heart. I am not as hopeful as she seems to be, but I do still hope she is right and I am wrong...." Read more

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"Jane Goodall is a good writer, and captivates her audience. This is a spiritual book, and does indeed give hope." Read more

"This was one of her finest. Gave you insight into Jane herself and always a good story about the chimps. I would recommend it highly." Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2022
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It's a very sweet book about a very caring person that has done so much for so many. The book gives a lot of insight into her remarkable life and the many lives of the chimpanzees she has known and loved over the years. She is a strong, courageous woman with a beautiful heart. I am not as hopeful as she seems to be, but I do still hope she is right and I am wrong. It is a very uplifting read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rich and Rewarding, Highly Recommended
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 1999
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In this rich and rewarding autobiographical journey - from infant to wizened woman in her sixth decade - Jane Goodall shares her life-defining experiences including her mentorship by Louis Leakey, the observations of chimpanzees that made her famous, and her significant relationships. The reader is right there with her through learning experiences and personal struggles and may be surprised to know about the difficulties and sacrifices even the lucky, gifted and famous have to make. Jane Goodall frequently calls on her grandmother's favorite scripture for comfort in inclement times, "as thy days, so shall thy strength be." Goodall's accounts and insightful realizations give courage and perspective for dealing with the hardship and obstacles in our own lives.
One of the things I value most about this book is that Goodall addresses ethical and spiritual dimensions of science and conservation. Most scientists do not publicly discuss these larger ethical dilemmas or they sometimes engage in them but lose perspective in balancing human needs with those of other living creatures. Jane Goodall is not only willing and able to discuss these complex dimensions, but the outcome is helpful and thought-provoking.
If I were a professor in any of the sciences (esp. biology, genetics, and environmental studies) or ethics, I would leap at the opportunity to make this required reading. In her broad and clear way, Jane Goodall touches on many of the key issues and interrelations that scientists (budding or established) need to be aware of but will not find in a science textbook. We, as students and concerned individuals, need to know about the Jane Goodalls, Rosalind Franklins, and Einsteins in addition to the Watsons and Cricks so we can visualize the full range of options for how we live and the kind of science we do.
Some people have been lucky enough to know all along that they can have both their science and their religion (in some religions, the harmony of science and religion are explicit, such as in the Baha'i Faith), their compassion and a keen desire for intellectual investigation, scientific research and problem solving. Goodall is one of these people, and it is wonderful to have a respected thinker like her showing that the two seemingly dichotomous realities can blend harmoniously and that it is not always inappropriate for a scientist to also be civically active. Of course, some level of detachment and impartiality must be maintained in scientific research, but this other element of human compassion and civic responsibility needs to be increasingly recognized, emphasized, and cultivated.
While Goodall's periodic discussions of spirituality and ethics may seem unusual subject matter for many traditional science environments, scientists and students will appreciate the opportunity this book offers to broach these subjects in a planned and meaningful way. There is something unthreatening and inclusive in the way Goodall finds value in religious traditions beyond her own, and this feature makes "Reason for Hope" an especially good candidate for required reading in academia. In contrast to books like "The Double Helix," Goodall's sensitivity and same-era research into another genetics-related area provide a needed counterpoint to the attitudes of competition and exclusion that characterized the discovery of DNA. Different models of scientific exploration, different kinds of scientist. Both will be encountered, and both are important to know about.
Readers of all ages can find a hero and a role model in Jane Goodall. Her books for young adults and children have inspired me even as a 23 year old, and I have since given copies of "My Life with the Chimpanzees" as gifts to children as young as 9. Jane Goodall is a remarkable human being with heart, compassion, strong communication skills, and unflagging commitment to chimp research, improving the lot of humans, animals, and all of the life on our planet. The vision and persistence she lends to those tasks are making a wide impact, not only on Westerners, but also on African children and communities at multiple socio-economic levels. People who are working to make a difference are among Goodall's "reasons for hope," the sincere, caring and visionary Yous and Mes of all countries and backgrounds.
Goodall's fresh perspectives illumine things I already knew about and reveal many things I did not know before. Her beautiful command of the English language, vivid descriptions and compelling viewpoints will appeal to the artist, nature-lover, and poet and her sincere spirit speaks poignantly to further engage and delight the rest of us. Female scientists and concerned citizens will be among the most appreciative audience.
I read "Reason for Hope" in one long sitting -- only interrupted by dinner on this Thanksgiving eve. It felt as though Jane Goodall had taken the time to have a powerful, absorbing, and stimulating conversation with me the reader. I say conversation because going with her on her life's journey caused me to reflect simultaneously on my own. She realized her most cherished childhood dreams. Can we all? For Jane Goodall's gift of time and energy, I feel honored and grateful. She has this effect, and because of this valuable "conversation," I feel more dedicated to my own path of service to humanity. I highly recommend this book to anyone.
By the way ... don't miss the breathtaking color photograph on the inside front cover!
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4.0 out of 5 stars How can anybody not love Jane Goodall!
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2021
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I loved the first 2/3 of this, the experiences of her young life, the initial wonder of arriving in Africa, and eventually of meeting the Chimpanzees. Such beauty and communion with nature, it was magical to read. The last 1/3 was much harder, it’s about climate change and species destruction and her reasons for hope, as the title says. However her reasons for hope seem sadly like opportunities missed reading this now in 2021, 21 yrs after publication.
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Gail Spangler
5.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend this book to anyone who likes animals.
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
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Jane Goodall is an amazing person who, at her age, is still fighting for animal rights.
If you like animals, you will love this book.
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Layla
5.0 out of 5 stars Through the eyes of Jane
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2013
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I was always fascinated by Jane Goodall - I have to admit, I didn't know the details of her life and found the book to be more of an autobiography. Here I learned about Jane from her childhood, to how she was chosen to observe the Chimps and what those initial goals were, to how she experienced nature and the chimps. It really made me want to spend a year in the forest and reconnect with how humans have lived for thousands of years. It all seemed like such a soulful experience. Living in a modern city society, it's nice to be reminded that we used to be more connected to the earth, the sights, smells, animals, weather. Easy to read and highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Jane Goodall Steals Your Heart & Offers Hope
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014
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A beautiful, heartfelt, inspiring and poignant memoir of Jane Goodall's remarkable life. From her nature and animal-loving youth in Bournemouth, England, to the extraordinary adult years she spent researching chimpanzees in Gombe, Africa and ultimately serving as one of the world's most preeminent ambassadors for animal rights and conservation, Reason for Hope offers deep insight into the world of Goodall - her triumphs and despairs as well as her own spiritual odyssey and the powerful roles that nature, beauty and God play in her life.

This compellingly honest book encourages us to explore and bond with the natural world and to respect and appreciate all living creatures. It encourages us to act as responsible stewards of the earth and all those with whom we share the planet.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book I recommend
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2013
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With a small amount of my life spent in Behavioural Ecology and Biology, and as a person with a Christian background, who was challenged with marrying the two together, I found this book thought-provoking and inspiring. The history of Jane Goodall's life and mentorship by Louis Leakey is fascinating enough, but her insights into what makes us human and how we might have gotten "there" kept me page turning and keeps me recommending it, especially to young people in science with the same questions about how we might think about religion in a scientific context. To those with an open mind, her story and her thoughts are worth considering and discussing--and as humans right now, we really need reason for hope, my thanks to Jane Goodall for giving me some hope and a fantastic read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars About human's capacity and imperative to rise above evil
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016
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Jane Goodall's very personal account of her life, values, convictions and evolving insights results in a compelling case for human spirituality and its role in shaping a better world. Eloquently written, from the heart, and underscored with gems of her poetry, the autobiography compels the reader to introspection and self-reflection, to visualize your own life purpose and become a better person. Because that is what Earth needs, what people, animals and the environment need. In this particular book, it is rather Jane, more than the chimps, who becomes the window to a better understanding of our human nature and its potential to rise above evil. A must-read source of hope.
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S. Arnott
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart wrenching in parts yet highly intuitive.
Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2021
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Rarely do I want to read a book more than once but now I do. Jane shares a beautiful, yet heart tearing perspective of life as she witnessed it in Africa AND the United States among other places. She brought tears to my eyes in parts, as well as a very eye opening perspective on life experienced. Thank you Jane. Many should be forever in your debt for opening their eyes - including me. Highly recommend this work. Loved it!!
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sue corfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotive and enlightening
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2023
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A great read - so much inspirational insight into Jane's life and how she was able to make a difference to apes in need.
It demonstrates how one person can make a difference when they are inspired and passionate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Jane Goodall sempre una garanzia!
Reviewed in Italy on January 18, 2023
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Jane Goodall non delude mai, ennesimo libro meraviglioso. La sua positività lascia sempre spiazzati di fronte alle tragedie naturali che viviamo ogni giorno. Ma é di persone così che necessitiamo! Consigliatissimo...
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Buena compra
Reviewed in Spain on May 7, 2019
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Llegó antes de la fecha indicada y en perfectas condiciones! Estoy muy contenta con la compra
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