This book engages the reader with a profound and thoughtful discussion on what it is to have hope in difficult times. Jane explains her reasons for having hope and believing in humanity. Despite all of the problems facing the planet and its inhabitants, she maintains that hope is not only possible but absolutely necessary in order to move forward.
Jane is a treasure trove of stories and I found myself effortlessly drawn in by the breadth of her knowledge and experiences. And I was left in awe of her tireless dedication to the planet and its inhabitants. I finished the book feeling inspired by her and feeling a little better about life in general. Her words are especially precious now that she’s gone.
I especially recommend the audiobook version of this book. It is read by the authors and I found Jane’s voice to be very meditative and calming to listen to. I also recommend her earlier books, starting with In the Shadow of Man, which chronicles her earliest years of research in Gombe with the chimpanzees.
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Love this book so very very very much! Especially her use of this citation https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2010.05.009 has caught my attention. More than intelligence, personality, and previous academic achievement, it's hope that predicts academic outcomes. Here "hope is conceptualized as creating adaptive goal-specific expectancies and behaviors," and it relates to a belief in one's ability to learn.
I finished listening to it yesterday, and it was very good for my soul. It introduced me to some fresh and meaningful ways to think about Hope. Although it took me a bit to get used to the format, once I did, I was completely hooked. It’s truly a special book.
I need this book right now for multiple reasons