The Book of Hope

A Survival Guide for Trying Times

By: Jane Goodall, Douglas Abrams

Narrated by: Douglas Abrams, Jane Goodall

Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

In a world that seems so troubled, how do we hold on to hope?

This program is read by the authors and includes a bonus PDF.

Looking at the headlines - the worsening climate crisis, a global pandemic, loss of biodiversity, political upheaval - it can be hard to feel optimistic. And yet hope has never been more desperately needed.

In this urgent audiobook, Jane Goodall, the world's most famous living naturalist, and Douglas Abrams, the internationally best-selling coauthor of The Book of Joy, explore through intimate and thought-provoking dialogue one of the most sought-after and least understood elements of human nature: hope. In The Book of Hope, Jane focuses on her "Four Reasons for Hope": The Amazing Human Intellect, The Resilience of Nature, The Power of Young People, and The Indomitable Human Spirit.

Drawing on decades of work that has helped expand our understanding of what it means to be human and what we all need to do to help build a better world, The Book of Hope touches on vital questions, including: How do we stay hopeful when everything seems hopeless? How do we cultivate hope in our children? What is the relationship between hope and action? Filled with moving and inspirational stories and photographs from Jane’s remarkable career, The Book of Hope is a deeply personal conversation with one of the most beloved figures in the world today.

While discussing the experiences that shaped her discoveries and beliefs, Jane tells the story of how she became a messenger of hope, from living through World War II to her years in Gombe to realizing she had to leave the forest to travel the world in her role as an advocate for environmental justice. And for the first time, she shares her profound revelations about her next, and perhaps final, adventure.

The second audiobook in the Global Icons series - which launched with the instant classic The Book of Joy with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu - The Book of Hope is a rare and intimate look not only at the nature of hope, but also into the heart and mind of a woman who revolutionized how we view the world around us and has spent a lifetime fighting for our future.

There is still hope, and this book will help guide us to it.

A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Jane Goodall, Doug Abrams (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

Very uplifting and intelligent@

Everything about this book is a treat! This sweet dialogue is a true testament to our modern day science, circumstances, and our indomitable human spirit!

Amazing narration

I love Jane Goodall and, during these increasingly difficult times, was looking for something to give me hope. I don't even remember how I found this book as I had never heard of it before scrolling through Audible. It made me laugh and cry and so much more. I typically only stick to works of fiction, but after reading (listening to) this, I am willing to branch out more. The fact that it was narrated by the authors made it even more special. I felt very connected to them almost as if I was a part of their conversation. Please listen to this book!

An amazing story to listen to

How can you not fall in love again with Jane. Truly heart felt and sincere. I listened twice

Uplifting

This should be on the school list of required reading. Let’s come up with a way of having it required for all.
We’re all connected

Fantastic Book for the times!

What a wonderful book truly filled with hope from looking at a world filled with periods of chaos, suffering and climate transition. Something for all of us to take away and formulate a plan without succumbing to despair. Thank you to the authors for this very timely vision!

Hope for the future

This was an incredible way to listen to Jane Goodall’s hypnotic and calming words on hope. The time went by so quickly as it gave me renewed faith in humankind.

My second rediscovering the brilliance of Jane Goodall and her mutate down to earth educational writings and message of hope to

motivate mankind to save our planet and every living thing in our environment and a message of hope and motivation.

wonderful worda of wisdom

What a timely book for me. Her words are very hopeful and inspiring, genuinely. It couldn't have come at a better time.

PURE WISDOM!

This is the first of Jane’s books I have read. I had seen many photos of her in the past and read a few articles about her, but I largely knew her as the chimp lady. Given her lifelong experience as a naturalist and global leader, I expected the book to be much more about Jane’s experience with chimps. And boy is it! Jane is an incredibly deep, thoughtful, inspiring soul who is a model for how to live one’s life to the fullest. She has done this with the utmost grace, while dealing with more than her fair share of challenges and tragedy. The book is, as the title reveals, about hope. It has a simple message covering Jane’s four reasons why she is hopeful, which is supported with many anecdotes and facts. This book is uplifting, I will surely be using it as a go to when feeling down about the state of our world.

Great Dialog of Hope

Jane is a champion for a healthy world and great story teller. Abrams brought much poignancy to the message. I think this book should be required in school. Inspiring people to be an advocate for saving our planet. We are all connected.