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thelauraxe's review against another edition
3.0
I could listen to a whole book on the California condor, but alas, this book includes a trillion stories about a trillion creatures, and that is where it falls short for me.
rarebird_15's review against another edition
5.0
this book was wonderful! I knew almost nothing about endangered species before I read it, but now I know so much more and no a little bit more about what I can do. If you love animals, you should read this book!
anitaw16's review against another edition
4.0
Perhaps this book could have used a bit of editing, but, overall, it is a useful antidote to all the negative news about environmental issues. Of course, the negative stories are important and should be published. However, it's also important to remember that there are success stories as well. If we allow ourselves to believe that the situation is hopeless, we're simply providing ourselves an excuse to do nothing. This book strongly argues against such an excuse.
misspalah's review against another edition
5.0
Jane Goodall is amazing and incredible woman. Her works in animals conservation is admirable. This book can be a bit repetitive but that's not deterring me from giving it 5 stars. Animals conservation is imperative as many species around the globe are facing extinction. This book is more than a field notes written by her, in fact i felt that she wrote it to a reader as her friend. You can feel her passion while addressing that protecting animals is an obligation for us human beings. She also expressed her gratefulness towards all individuals and organizations around the world that has been doing their best to prevent the critically endangered list of animals from the brink of extinction.
booksandrabbits's review against another edition
4.0
Really interesting stories of animals and plants and the people who are working tirelessly to ensure their future.
jennp28's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. It made my cry, it made me smile, it made me think, and yes, it made me hope. I bought this book after hearing Dr. Goodall speak and I could hear her voice and her manner of speaking as I was reading. 100% recommend. I even joked to my boss that it has inspired me to quit my job and go out and save animals!
(My copy is "signed" with her thumbprint because her wrist was broken at the time!)
(My copy is "signed" with her thumbprint because her wrist was broken at the time!)
lauren_endnotes's review against another edition
4.0
A book of essays interspersed with Ms. Goodall's "field notes" on conservation efforts around the globe. Each story centers on an endangered species, usually ones that are on the brink of extinction. With so much depressing news about the state of the Earth, it is was a nice change to hear hopeful stories and good news about conservation biology and the major strides made by both dedicated scientists and amateur naturalists.
There are a lot of stories - and that is the only down side (but it feels odd to complain about good stories of successful programs!) to the book... it is just so many all together. By the time I was half-way through the book, I had a hard time remembering the stories in the beginning. Some extraordinary cases stand out, but because of the sheer volume, this reader was a bit overwhelmed.
Perhaps it is a book best read over a long period of time? One or two essays every few days or weeks. Maybe then, it would have stuck with me more. Thing is, it was a library book, so I read it in the three week time period!
There are a lot of stories - and that is the only down side (but it feels odd to complain about good stories of successful programs!) to the book... it is just so many all together. By the time I was half-way through the book, I had a hard time remembering the stories in the beginning. Some extraordinary cases stand out, but because of the sheer volume, this reader was a bit overwhelmed.
Perhaps it is a book best read over a long period of time? One or two essays every few days or weeks. Maybe then, it would have stuck with me more. Thing is, it was a library book, so I read it in the three week time period!