by Jane Goodall, Phillip Berman
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Based upon the many scientific, personal, and spiritual experiences that have graced and shaped her outlook on life, Jane Goodall is convinced there is a higher purpose to life, and that this purpose can best be served by developing and nourishing a deep respect for life in all its forms, as well as an on-goingcommitment to seek and understand the spiritual ties that bind us to the natural world. In this book, Dr. Goodall takes readers through the pivotal events in her life, and in doing so, touches upon such topics as faith and love, mysticism and science, evil and evolution, and the existence of the soul and God. She sheds light not only on why millions of people are hungry for meaning, but offers readers a message of hope that is heartfelt, thought-provoking, and profoundly inspiring. Through the Jane Goodall Institute, Dr. Goodall has been the featured speaker in forums around the globe. She sells between 500 and 1,000 copies of her backlist titles at each appearance and will publicize this book during her upcoming North American tour. Jane Goodall has been featured in numerous National Geographic TV specials and magazines, and is an esteemed and influential leader in the environmental and animal rights movements. When shes not traveling, Jane Goodall divides her time between England and Tanzania. Phillip Berman is a comparative religionist trained at Harvard Divinity School and is the author of several award-winning books. Also available as a Time Warner AudioBook.
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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
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 Hopeful ending , 2008-07-21
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 chimps supported by Dr. Leaky. It was her character that mattered. The book can ramble or become tedious but Janes work is clearly so brilliant as is her knowledge of philosophy and evolution that it kept me pasted. She forms a positive outlook based on the hope that humans will evolve morally before they destroy themselves and countless other life forms.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 wonderful and relaxing, 2008-07-08
This 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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Jane Goodall: A Reason for Hope, 2007-11-29
This is a very good book. It is a good description on the life of Jane Goodall. Very easy read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Most inspiring, 2007-11-01
I 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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Goodall reigns again, 2007-10-31
Jane 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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