Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
The Book of Hope
The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times | Douglas Abrams, Jane Goodall
In a world that seems so troubled, how do we hold on to hope? Looking at the headlinesthe worsening climate crisis, a global pandemic, loss of biodiversity, political upheavalit can be hard to feel optimistic. And yet hope has never been more desperately needed. In this urgent book, Jane Goodall, the world's most famous living naturalist, and Douglas Abrams, the internationally bestselling co-author 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 Janes 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 book in the Global Icons Serieswhich launched with the instant classic The Book of Joy with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond TutuThe 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.
Amazon Indiebound Barnes and Noble WorldCat Goodreads LibraryThing
Pick icon
100%
review
IuliaC
post image
Pickpick

“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.

blurb
DivineDiana
post image

I read this book recently for a Book Club. Jane Goodall is remarkable! An inspiration.
#bookbinge #seniorcitizens

Eggs She truly is! 7mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ❤️❤️❤️ 7mo
Kimzey This was in my neighborhood Little Free Library, so I nabbed it! 7mo
DivineDiana @Kimzey Great find! 👏🏻 7mo
50 likes4 comments
review
DivineDiana
post image
Pickpick

I 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.

DivineDiana Photograph of Jane taken in Gombe, Tanzania with baby chimp, Flint. 8mo
56 likes1 stack add1 comment
blurb
DivineDiana
post image

I find it extremely difficult to resist Book Clubs. Added another one. 😂

48 likes1 stack add
blurb
BookBosomed1
post image

“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.”

Kimzey Love the quotation! 7mo
BookBosomed1 @Kimzey It is a lovely book! 7mo
26 likes2 comments
review
ChaoticMissAdventures
post image
Mehso-so

Hummm 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.
👇👇👇👇

ChaoticMissAdventures I also think this is a form of subtle Toxic Positivity. If you are not running marathons after loosing a leg or surviving a genocide maybe you just didn't "Hope" enough. It was very off putting. The depends on the next generation to fix things, when over and over again in JG's life people have been saying this was honestly disheartening. I didn't find any hope in this book of hope. 12mo
27 likes1 comment
blurb
ChaoticMissAdventures
post image

Reading Jane Goodall reminds me of my time in Uganda with the chimps. What amazing creatures 💕 💕 💕💕

DivineDiana Your time in Uganda with the chimps!?! What were you doing? 13mo
ChaoticMissAdventures @DivineDiana oh..I made that sound much grander than it was! I wasn't working or anything, that would be a dream 😍 I spent a month traveling through the country. Gorgeous place. Got to spend a few days with the chimps, and did a gorilla hike, and a lot of time on safari. 13mo
batsy Oh wow, that must have been amazing ❤️ 13mo
DivineDiana @ChaoticMissAdventures It sounds very grand to me! What an adventure! ❤️ 12mo
18 likes4 comments
blurb
BookBelle84
post image

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.
#12daysofchristmas #12booksof2022 #april2022 #mustread @Andrew65

Andrew65 A well recommended book. 1y
Kimzey I love the little diorama! 7mo
18 likes2 comments
review
RamsFan1963
post image
Pickpick

123/150 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

AllDebooks Such a great read 1y
54 likes2 stack adds1 comment
review
Cazxxx
post image
Pickpick

4 ⭐️
We could all use a little hope right now 💖

quote
Cazxxx
post image

💔

quote
Cazxxx
post image

33 likes1 stack add
blurb
AllDebooks
post image

YJ.K/Shutterstock

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.

#naturaLitsy

AllDebooks JG states several times that you can't help nature without local people being on board, inspired, interested and supportive. Those in poverty, poor health or lack of education have needs of their own to be met. We need to create a fair society for all, encompassing the human and natural worlds.
My hope is that by encouraging people to learn about nature they can appreciate it more and engage in nurturing it.
2y
AllDebooks So please, pick up a pebble and start making ripples in your local communities, online, join in global projects. We all have to try to make a difference as we're all in this together 2y
AllDebooks One world, one life ❤️ 2y
20 likes1 stack add3 comments
review
AllDebooks
Pickpick

This 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.

quote
BookBelle84
post image

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.

Chelsea.Poole Love her!! 🦍 2y
24 likes1 comment
review
Addison_Reads
post image
Pickpick

#NetGalley

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.

Texreader I was pondering this book recently. I‘m glad to hear it was so good. 2y
42 likes2 stack adds1 comment
blurb
Caterina
post image

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

Catsandbooks This was a good one! 2y
32 likes1 comment
review
BookBelle84
post image
Pickpick

I 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.

blurb
goodbyefrancie
post image

Read this book. That's it, just read it. Even better, listen to it.

EvieBee 👌🏼 2y
Chelsea.Poole Agree!! 🦍 2y
69 likes4 stack adds2 comments
review
DGRachel
post image
Pickpick

You 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.

59 likes2 comments
blurb
Addison_Reads
post image

#BookSpin #DoubleSpin #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

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.

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! And that really was some crazy weather last year!!! 2y
32 likes1 comment
review
rjsthumbelina
post image
Pickpick

Listened 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

32 likes1 stack add
quote
Sharpeipup
post image

Dose of hope told through stories from Jane Goodall

35 likes1 stack add
quote
Word_Dragon
post image
SW-T Sounds like an interesting book. 2y
9 likes1 comment
quote
Word_Dragon
post image
review
Megabooks
post image
Pickpick

God 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.

#ImASaint #Nonfiction22 #Tanzania #ReadingAfrica2022 Would also work for #DRC 👍🏻

Cinfhen I have this lined up for #ReadingAfrica22 !!! Glad to hear it‘s a pick 2y
DGRachel Looks like I‘m changing my plans for Tanzania!! 2y
Megabooks @Cinfhen fantastic! I think you‘ll like it. 2y
See All 17 Comments
Megabooks @DGRachel it‘s worth changing plans for! 2y
JamieArc I saw her speak some years ago and she was so delightful. It‘s a memory I‘m glad I have. 2y
Megabooks @JamieArc oh that is wonderful! 2y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa It‘s read by the authors! That makes me want to listen to it on audiobook even more! 2y
Megabooks @Riveted_Reader_Melissa it works really well on audio. I‘d recommend that over print 💯! 2y
Itchyfeetreader Adding this one for audio 2y
Megabooks @Itchyfeetreader 👍🏻👍🏻 enjoy! 2y
Librarybelle Great choice! 2y
Megabooks Idk why I didn‘t think of this for #HopePunk, but after reading about it, this book definitely fits. #Booked2022 @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft 2y
Cinfhen I think #HopePunk needs to include a dystopian angle too…so it‘s less #grimdark 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ 2y
Megabooks @Cinfhen okay…then I think this would be better. To tell you why I‘d have to give spoilers but it‘s dystopian in a January 6/current events kind of way but with a hopeful ending both to the storyline and in why the author wrote it. 👍🏻 (edited) 2y
Megabooks @Cinfhen thanks!! 2y
Cinfhen Yay!!! I‘ll look for it!! It‘s getting so much press!! And though I didn‘t love his first book, I‘m curious enough to read his new one ❤️ 2y
99 likes6 stack adds17 comments
quote
Word_Dragon
post image
quote
Word_Dragon
post image
VLovesCats Wonderful picture!!!!!! 1y
9 likes1 comment
quote
Word_Dragon
post image
VLovesCats Very beautiful wow! 1y
13 likes1 comment
review
Kristin_Reads
post image
Pickpick

Hopeful | Reflective | Engaging 📖 1/6/22
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…)

50 likes1 stack add
blurb
robinb
post image

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. 😘

#LitsyPenPals ❤️

Louise I‘m so glad you like it, @robinb! I look forward to reading this book too. We all need more hope these days to keep the inner light shining in the darkness. Love, Louise 2y
robinb @Louise 🙌 🌞 💕 2y
52 likes2 stack adds2 comments
review
Jee_HookedOnBookz
post image
Pickpick

Loved 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.

Crazeedi I bet your children are ready for Christmas!!❤ 2y
Jee_HookedOnBookz @Crazeedi yes they are! 😁 2y
39 likes1 stack add2 comments
review
Chelsea.Poole
post image
Pickpick

Jane 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.

BookBelle84 I love Jane Goodall and I can't wait to read this one. I went to one of her talks years ago and had the chance to meet her. She is so peaceful and thoughtful, she has been a role model for me since I was little. 2y
Cazxxx This sounds wonderful ☺️ 2y
Chelsea.Poole @BookBelle84 @Cazxxx it was very lovely to hear her voice. Highly recommend the audio if either of you do read this one! 2y
93 likes3 stack adds3 comments
review
BookMaven9
post image
Pickpick

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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.

blurb
BookBelle84
post image

All my library holds came in on the same day! I don't know where to start. #librarybookhaul

brittanyreads The Ex Hex was one of my favorites of the year! Def if you like Gilmore Girls/Hocus Pocus vibes. 2y
28 likes1 comment
review
Catsandbooks
post image
Pickpick

5/5 ⭐️ 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.

#bookspinbingo

45 likes2 stack adds
blurb
Catsandbooks
post image

November #bookspinbingo board! ❤️

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Looks great!!! 2y
34 likes1 comment
review
TorieStorieS
post image
Pickpick

Happy 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.

TorieStorieS #Photobomb by my favorite of all the #DogsOfLitsy 2y
50 likes2 stack adds1 comment