In this wide-ranging collection of tributes and photographs from numerous time zones and continents, we celebrate Jane Goodall's 90th birthday with ninety wonderful "candles." Family, friends, current researchers, former students, other scientists, philosophers, animal and environmental activists, conservationists, JGI colleagues, CEOs, and actors share their love for this most amazing woman. New stories are included such as how her first scientific lecture in 1962 was received, how she brought a message of hope to the Democratic Republic of Congo amid impending shelling, her love for dogs, chimpanzees, pigs, rats, dolphins, spiders, lobsters, and many other animals, how translators were moved to tears as she spoke her heart, and her incredible sense of humor—Dr. Jane loves having fun—and unending globe-trotting quests for adventure, and Jane pretending to be a prairie dog.
There are many surprises in these heartfelt reflections in addition to what just about everyone knows about this iconic and indefatigable woman who offers hope to everyone she meets no matter where they are. We can hear people saying, "I didn't know that!" All in all, these stories and photographs represent who we call the "real Jane".
A few of the contributors include Anne Pusey, Anthony Collins, Sir Brian May, Craig Foster, Dave Matthews, Emmanuel Mtiti, Grub van Lawick and grandchildren Angel, Merlin, and Nick, Jae Choe, JGI colleagues, Josphat Ngonyo, Leonardo DiCaprio, Marc Benioff, Mary Lewis, Peter Singer, Rhett Butler, Richard Wrangham, Rooney Mara and Joaquin Phoenix, Satish Kumar, and Shadrack Mkolle Kamenya.
Nobody born in the last 60 years can deny that Dr. Goodall is an
international wildlife icon. As she celebrates her 90th birthday there is no
sign of her letting up on behalf of the environment, wildlife and humanity.
This fascinating collection of stories from her family, friends and
colleagues, (yes, me) is a fascinating read. These stories are personal
tales of Jane and not just a professional writers explaining her
extraordinary scientific work. Jane is a true world icon for change.
~ Marc Twain - Amazon review
I loved reading the recollections about Jane from such a diverse group of
contributors, from Ingrid Newkirk to Joaquin Phoenix to Peter Singer. Anyone
who admires Jane Goodall—and isn’t that everyone?—will enjoy this book!
~ Paula M. - Amazon review
I didn't really know that much about Jane Goodall. I picked up the book
because I'm a fan of the author, who writes interesting, insightful pieces
about animals. And this book did not disappoint. Fascinating stuff.
Informative without being boring. This was an easy 5 star review.
~ Scott M - Amazon review
I knew "lots" about Dr. Goodall's work, or so I thought. This lovely book
digs deep into her remarkable legacy, a body of work that changed the way we
thought about our closest primate kin forever. Jane is tireless, even in her
ninth decade. Read this book and you'll be compelled to take action - large
and small- to try to make your own mark. Highly recommended!
~ Jennifer O'connor - Amazon review
From the moment I saw Jane Goodall on a TV special as a child, I was
instantly captivated by her. So, what a treat it is to read these loving,
funny, and sometimes surprising tributes to a woman who has done so much to
open the world’s eyes to who—not “what”—our fellow animals are. Each of
these birthday “candles” illuminates Jane’s amazing life and brings a little
more light to the world, just like Jane has been doing for nine decades.
~ Lindsay - Amazon review
Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals, is professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a former Guggenheim fellow. He has published more than a thousand scientific and popular essays and thirty books. He lives in Boulder.
Dr. Koen Margodt is an ethicist with a special interest in animal ethics. I am fascinated by animals and humans – what we have in common, how we differ and how we can and should help other animals. I have been working with Dr. Jane Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute for thirty years. I believe in building dialogue and bridges. As a guest professor at various universities, I specialize in delivering presentations on and writing about animal ethics and animal-human relationships.
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