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

A conversation with Jane

I liked listening to this book because of how it was a discussion between Jane and Doug. By the end, I felt like I was a part of their conversation, that I had gotten to know a bit about them both.

Thank you for hope in dark times

Douglas Abrams is a gift to us all. His insightful interviews with people I will only meet through his books, have allowed me , and my book club, to truly feel we have met and sat at the feet of Jane, Desmond and the Dali Lama while Doug guide the conversations. His books unlock the wisdom of outstanding elders before they are lost to time as time reaped their physical forms. The audio books allow us to still hear the mischievous voice of Desmond Tutu in the Book of Joy. Doug allows us to share his grief at the loss of his father so that Doug too, becomes a friend, not simply someone writing a book in some office on a computer. Doug is real. Jane is real. And in a strange way I become more real to myself. Thank Doug and Jane for a renewal of hope in dark times.

Cried several times

Beautiful way of story telling. Love all the anecdotes. Quick way to inject home during hard times and look for opportunities to improve!

Everyone need to read this book. EVERYONE.

This book is a both a balm and a spark. It enlightens the reader to the overwhelming needs of the world, but in a way that leaves us feeling empowered, rather than despondent.
If you can, the audiobook version is particularly wonderful, because hearing Jane Goodall tell stories of her life experiences makes it more touching and visceral. I have both the hardcover, but also the Audible version, because this book, and Jane Goodall herself, are absolute treasures.

A must read

Beautiful story of compassion , she is such a constant reminder of Hope.
thank you

Hopeful inspiration

Absolutely beautiful! It raised awareness, inspired, taught, and most of all, left me more hopeful than before.

A must listen to book of love for all life.

If everyone would take the time to listen to this wonderful book in these pressing times, we would all be better for it. A book of hope.

Jane's breadth of knowledge, interests and her energy.

Loved hearing Jane's voice. Felt like I was sitting in a cozy room with her.

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!