The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times | 
panI‘m an American, and right now it is not an easy thing to be. I‘m full to the brim with sad and this sounded like the perfect book to read right now. Fam, it wasn‘t great. There is A LOT of toxic positivity and some weird tropes. Just oof.
pick“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
I enjoyed this discussion between famous naturalist Jane Goodall and author Douglas Abrams on the power of hope, how we reconquer it along with trust in our intellect and our capacity for action to create a sustainable world for all species.
I read this book recently for a Book Club. Jane Goodall is remarkable! An inspiration.
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pickI loved this book! Although I have admired the famous naturalist,Jane Goodall for many years,this is the first book of hers that I have read.It is written mostly in an interview format.Douglas Abrams meets Jane at locations around the world, until Covid and then they meet on Zoom. Jane shares many positive stories to encourage the reader to believe we all can make a difference. I did a combo read/listen. Great photos and the power of her voice.
I find it extremely difficult to resist Book Clubs. Added another one. 😂
“Hope is often misunderstood. People tend to think that it is simply passive wishful thinking: I hope something will happen but I‘m not going to do anything about it. This is indeed the opposite of real hope, which requires action and engagement.”
so-soHummm I picked this up due to Rave reviews from the podcast By The Book and though I love Goodall this was not for me.
I didn't like how Abrams write his side of the conversation in first person then had JG answer the questions like they were having a conversation. I also think he mad to book too much about himself, so many stories about his own family.
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Reading Jane Goodall reminds me of my time in Uganda with the chimps. What amazing creatures 💕 💕 💕💕
This was my top read for April. Everything Jane Goodall writes just makes me happy and this was so pleasant to read with all the covid stress. I love her outlook on life.
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pick123/150 What an amazing person. I've read many stories about Jane Goodall and her work with chimpanzees, but this really brought her story to life. I liked the format, as if you were listening to two friends have a conversation. Goodall is a wonderfully intelligent, funny, and warm hearted person. 4 🐒🐒🐒🐒 1/2
Last book read for September, but the first book finished for #20in4 readathon @Andrew65
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We could all use a little hope right now 💖
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Drop a pebble start a ripple
I've been thinking since finishing her book, JG is such an inspiration. What she has and is still accomplishing is truly astounding. I've been considering what I can do to make a difference. Starting with reaching out to local groups in my community and on SM to help in their support of people, nature and our environments.
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pickThis just one long interview/conversation between author and JG around our need for hope, how we attain it, both in ourselves and others. I particularly enjoyed reading about her Roots and Shoots organisation. She is an absolute inspiration and I adore her even more now.
I can listen to Jane Goodall talk and tell stories for hours. Such an amazing woman with such a positive outlook for the future. I don't have the words to describe how much of an inspiration she is and I only hope that more people will listen to what she had to say. Every person makes a difference.
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This is such a beautiful book. 💚 It was the read I didn't know I needed.
So often lately I'm apathetic about the state of things around me- politically, environmentally, and just people as a whole some days. Goodall reminded me though that there's goodness out there and that there's still hope as long as we choose to focus on it.
Truly great read for all of us and the audiobook was excellent.
This Christmas gift from my fiance's family is perfect bedtime reading! Good vibes, easy to put down when it's time to sleep, and I'm enjoying learning more about Jane Goodall. 😊 #bedsidetable
pickI can't recommend this book highly enough for anyone who has felt some anxiety or depression over the current state in the world. Jane's outlook on life is so encouraging and (I can't think of a better word) hopeful for the future. Every individual matters and every person can make a difference. I will be turning back to this book for years to come.
Read this book. That's it, just read it. Even better, listen to it.
pickYou can‘t give anything less than a pick to Jane Goodall. The audio is a conversation between Jane and Douglas, with both narrating. It‘s a little weird when the text is something like “‘quote from Jane‘, said Jane”, as Jane read her quote and then Douglas chimes in with “said Jane”. Still, I loved hearing about Jane‘s life experiences and why she still has hope for the world in all its chaos. I‘m not so sure, but her positivity is heartwarming.
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I'm really trying to keep my list to books on my shelves, whether physical or digital, because some of them have been there far too long. 😀
The background picture is our pond last year when Snowpocalypse hit Texas. My husband's family has owned that property for almost 70 years and this had never happened before.
pickListened to this on audio, and it's basically just getting to listen to the authors have a conversation about the environment, people, animals, and why we should still have hope for the future. Uplifting and sweet. Jane Goodall is a treasure
Dose of hope told through stories from Jane Goodall
pickGod what a refreshing book! Leave it to a woman who is 90 and lived through so much and made such an impact on the world to renew my hope. Jane shares stories of her life as a scientist and activist that give her four reasons to have hope for the future. The #audiobook is a very well produced conversation between the two authors.
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A perfect read on this particular date when the world needs more Hope. I especially loved the last part of the book that highlights Jane Goodall‘s personal journey. 🌱 (Now I‘m off to continue this theme with some Mary Oliver…)
Such a needed book in these days and times. 😊 @Louise thank you so very much for this thoughtful surprise today. Simply looking at Ms. Goodall‘s lovely, peaceful face is a calming influence in a world of uncertainty and chaos. And that title says it all…
Merry Christmas with love, sweet friend, and good health and blessings in 2022. 😘
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pickLoved it! A timely read, written in a conversation-like manner, making it digestible and accessible. Many inspiring stories shared along the way. Bought two copies as gifts post-reading! Full review here: https://bit.ly/3IZhrLF
Thanks #CeladonBooks for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own.
pickJane Goodall is the public figure I admire most. Her grace, gentleness, intelligence and HOPE of course is unsurpassed. This audiobook is an interview between Jane and Douglas Abrams, narrated by both of them as if listeners are there for their personal conversation! I appreciate her strategy of inspiring hope in people that all is not lost. We can come together to turn things around for ourselves, which means taking care of plants and animals.
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The Book of Hope is incredibly inspiring. I listened to the audio. it is set as an intervew between her and the author. Listening to Jane‘s calming and comforting voice about hope would inspire the most harded of hearts.
All my library holds came in on the same day! I don't know where to start. #librarybookhaul
pick5/5 ⭐️ Jane Goodall is a beautiful person! With everything in the world feeling so heavy this book did exactly what it promised, gave me hope! So many lovely stories about people, animals, and the environment. The audiobook was nice because it was set up as a conversation with Jane and Doug.
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pickHappy Publication Day!! Jane Goodall has been a household name my entire life and so I was especially excited to read this most recent and apropos to the times book. Structured as a conversation between the two authors, the real highlights are in the inspirational and heartwarming stories & anecdotes Goodall shares with the wealth of her 80+ years of remarkable experiences! I wanted a little more substance as this was a lighter read than expected.
