The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times

Looking at the headlines — a global pandemic, the worsening climate crisis, political upheaval — it 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, internationally-bestselling author, 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. Told through stories from a remarkable career and fascinating research, this book touches on vital questions like: How do we stay hopeful when everything seems hopeless? How do we cultivate hope in our children?

Filled with engaging dialogue and pictures from Jane’s storied career, The Book of Hope is a deeply personal conversation with one of the most beloved figures in today’s world. There is still hope, and this book will help guide us to it.