The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times (Global Icons Series)

I would have prefered a book written by Jane Goodall. I didn't finish the previous book co-authored by Mr. Abrams with Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama. The book has too much constant interruption by Mr. Abrams just like the Book of Joy which I found very repetitive and boring after a while. It seems like everytime Ms. Goodall gets going on a subject or train of thought it is interrupted by Mr. Abram's opinion or questions. I don't think this style of writing honors these great people.

This is an essential book and a must read for everyone in the world. It's intimate, universal, and provides some insights on what the human race must do now to survive the future. I love Jane Goodall, a great scientist, and an even better human. She draws on her own remarkable life and lessons to show us that if we all work together we can save our planet not only for ourselves but for future generations. The solutions to our climate problems is within every one of us. Thank you Jane Goodall and Douglas Abrams for this Book of Hope.

I was super excited to get my hot little hands on this book, I mean, it is Jane Goodall! And so here are the deets….📚We are living in a crazy world right now, discrimination of many kinds, political, terrorist attacks, hate crimes, climate issues, COVID - should I go on? But there is hope! And in this book Jane (yes, we are on a first name basis now 😜) discusses her four reasons for hope - the amazing human intellect, the resilience of nature, the power of young people, and the indomitable human spirit.📚I really enjoyed the stories, or should I say experiences that Jane had and how they translated into hope, as well as all the pictures sprinkled throughout the book. If there ever was someone that could bring hope, this lady knows how to do it with such a refreshing, positive outlook on all things. I must say I was expecting a bit more, it is Jane Goodall after all! However, it was just one long question/answer interview with Mr. Abrams asking questions and Jane answering them. With that said, it seems to fall flat quite often. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a very uplifting, hopeful book, I just wish it were written a bit differently.

This book is the result of conversations between legendary primatologist Jane Goodall and author Douglas Abrams. The book is divided into three main sections: What is Hope?, Jane's Four Reasons for Hope, and Becoming a Messenger of Hope. There are about 31 “chapters”, though they are not numbered or structured in a traditional way, they are more like subsections. There are about 240 pages in the digital version.In the introduction “An Invitation to Hope”, Jane Goodall begins to explain why she is still hopeful about the future, even though she has lived through so many tragic events and seen so much suffering in her almost 90 years of life. She explains that real hope is not just wishful thinking, but instead involves taking action.In the first part of the book, Abrams describes arriving at Goodall's home in Tanzania, meeting her extended family, enjoying a meal, and discussing the meaning of hope. Goodall gives her definition of hope, describes herself as a naturalist, and discusses her early life. She talks about the influence of Dr. Leakey, and her experiences in Gombe with chimpanzees. She also explains how she is able to maintain hope even in difficult times.Part Two explains Goodall's four main reasons for having hope: 1) The Amazing Human Intellect, 2) The Resilience of Nature, 3) The Power of Young People, and 4) The Indomitable Human Spirit. Throughout these sections there are many beautiful pictures, mostly black and white images, that are related to her stories as she describes her life experiences.In the last part of the book, Abrams describes Zoom interviews with Goodall where she discusses a few different topics, including Goodall's thoughts about her own death. At the very end of the book there is another chapter written by Goodall, explaining how she still remains positive, even though she was initially frustrated by how the pandemic hampered her ability to travel and spread her messages of hope. After realizing that she can still reach so many people through virtual conferences, recorded videos, and her “hopecast”, she is now as determined and optimistic as ever.Overall, I really enjoyed reading this book. Hearing from such a pioneer and legendary figure in the field of anthropology is such a treat, and Goodall's unique life experience affords her a perspective on the world that is really remarkable and worth paying attention to. I found the book to be inspiring and fascinating; I appreciate Goodall taking the time to spread her message, and am especially grateful for her efforts to reach young people.

I liked the relentlessly positive tone that was relentlessly grounded and supported by science, data and realism.I’d recommend this book to anyone who is skeptical. To anyone who is fearful or jaded or anxious or worried. I’d recommend it equally to readers who are already hopeful about the future but want more science and data to support their views.I chose this rating because the book was so solid and pragmatic and well written I couldn’t help but come away with a firmer, better informed outlook on the future of our lovely planet and civilization.

Loved this book- concise and well written--You will gain understandings from a unique perspective that will inform your conversations both from a global perspective and from first hand personal perspectives also. Take one of Michael Bauer's tours when you have the opportunity also. You will love it. I recommend this book to all who desire to better understand the geopolitics and cultures of Israel and the surrounding areas.

I have greatly admired Jane and now Doug also in what was for me this easy to understand book. There is so much here to provide hope ln the present and the future. We can and we will continue to exist.

The author is a brilliant woman who offers an excellent story that all people should read, especially in these times.

This is such an easy to read book. It explores, with great thought and insights, reasons for hope in our current world.I LOVED it.

I can't imagine a more authentically helpful book on the subject of hope for these times. I like the conversational style.

Ein Geschenk das gut ankam.