Seeds of Hope

Wisdom and Wonder from the World of Plants

By: Jane Goodall, Gail Hudson, Michael Pollan - introduction

Narrated by: Edita Brychta, Jane Goodall

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a fascinating examination of the critical role that trees and plants play in our world.

Seeds of Hope takes us from Goodall's home in England to her home-away-from-home in Africa, deep inside the Gombe forest, where she and the chimpanzees are enchanted by the fig and plum trees they encounter. She introduces us to botanists around the world, as well as places where hope for plants can be found, such as The Millennium Seed Bank. She shows us the secret world of plants with all their mysteries and potential for healing our bodies as well as Planet Earth.

Looking at the world as an adventurer, scientist, and devotee of sustainable foods and gardening—and setting forth simple goals we can all take to protect the plants around us—Goodall delivers an enlightening story of the wonders we can find in our own backyards.

Critic reviews

Praise for Hope For Animals and Their World:

"These accounts of conservation success are inspirational." --Publishers Weekly

"Goodall's intimate writing style and sense of wonder pull the reader into each account... The mix of personal and scientific makes for a compelling read." --Booklist

Like my Grammy

Wonderful performance and book! Very well written… I am listening to my grandmother give advice

Excellent!

Very through and enlightening. Learned more than I ever expected. I appreciated all the research.

Goodall makes a complex subject relatable.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely would recommend. I now have a much broader understanding of the world of plants and their importance to our environment. Goodall makes us understand in very clear and precise terms why protecting our plants is so important to our planet's well being.

What other book might you compare Seeds of Hope to and why?

I would compare this in quality and information to her other wonderful books. It provides an informative and cautionary tale not unlike Stephen Hawking's books. But on some level - more relatable.

Which character – as performed by Edita Brychta – was your favorite?

Jane Goodall, of course.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I was particularly moved by travesties perpetrated on the planet by the large chemical companies Dow and Monsanto. Miss Brychta expressed true outrage and heartfelt disdain, as written by Miss Goodall, for the misdeeds of these chemical giants and the consequences of their actions. The greed without remorse is startling.

Any additional comments?

I thought Miss Brychta's narration was excellent and made for easy and enjoyable listening. Miss Goodall continues to make very complex subject matters very accessible.

Excellent information, inspiring but also worrying

An amazing book, full of great information and both hopeful and scary news. Some of the descriptions of gardens and such are a bit long, but that's to expect with Jane Goodall's enthusiasm and love for the plants and animals of this world. Strongly recommended for anyone who cares about our planet--especially the plants.

We should all strive to be more like Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall is an amazing person. She personifies the calm curiosity in which we should all approach the world. Her life choices and experience are inspiring, her story is touching and reading this book definitely planted a seed of hope in my soul.