Hope for Animals and Their World - Jane Goodall (Audiobook)

Synopsis:
At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent and we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, Jane Goodall, one of the world's most renowned scientists, brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall-along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard-shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor, the Black-Footed Ferret, and more; all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated.
Interweaving her own first-hand experiences in the field with the compelling research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. At once a celebration of the animal kingdom and a passionate call to arms, HOPE FOR ANIMALS THEIR WORLD presents an uplifting, hopeful message for the future of animal-human coexistence.


Author Bio:
Jane Goodall is the world's foremost authority on chimpanzees. An internationally renowned conservationist, she is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and has received many distinguished awards in science. Dr. Goodall is also the author of many acclaimed books, including the bestseller Reason for Hope.
Thane Maynard is the director of the Cincinnati Zoo.


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My Opinion:
I love that Jane Goodall is also the narrator of the audiobook. It puts more emphasis on the story when you hear it from the horses mouth, per say.
The statistics that she read out in the story were eye openers! You hear stuff all the time, especially since Global Warming, but the stats she gives were unknown and new to me.
This book was not just about apes, as you would think being Jane Goodall, but it is about all animals, even us humans. We all need sustainable life, and this book reminds us of that.
Jane even makes ape noises on the audiobook, which was awesome for me. I smiled from ear to ear at that moment. After all the emotional things said it was needed.
I love this one line;
"Frogs know how to be frogs. It's their job."
Like who would strive to be a frog?!
The one thing I disliked about the audiobook, is the story ends rather abruptly on the CD. What made up for it, was the interview at the end with Jane Goodall.
I think everyone should read this, or listen like I did. I admit, I am a little bias here. I think we need to be more aware of our world and surroundings, that includes animals. Without it, we die. It's that simple. Too often we take life for granted.
(5/5)



~I won my copy. I was not compensated for my opinion.~