Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey

Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey

by JaneGoodall (Author), PhillipBerman (Contributor)

Synopsis

Dr Jane Goodall is world-renowned for her work with chimpanzees and is a highly respected scientist and environmentalist. This is a spiritual autobiography that explores her beliefs about spirituality and moral evolution. Jane Goodall takes the reader through the pivotal events of her life - her childhood in war-torn England, her relationsip with the Leakeys and her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees. In doing so she touches upon souch topics as faith and love, mysticism and science, free will and evolution and the existence of the soul and of God.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Thorsons
Published: 04 Oct 1999

ISBN 10: 0722539282
ISBN 13: 9780722539286

Media Reviews
'Marvellous... invigorating... a moving and inspiring book that will be treasured by all concerned about the fate of the planet and its inhabitants.' Publisher's Weekly
Author Bio
Jane Goodall is world famous for her work with the chimpanzees of the Gombe Reserve in Africa. She has published many books, including In the Shadow of Man (in print since 1971). Jane Goodall is a towering figure in the environmental and animal rights movement. She oversees the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education and Conservation with offices world-wide and has founded Roots and Shoots, an organisation specifically devoted to children. Phillip Berman is the author of several award-winning books, including The Courage of Conviction, The Search for Meaning and The Journey Home.