Book Club: Reason for Hope by Jane Goodall

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WITH ROBIN BACKSTROM, RScP

MONDAYS, OCTOBER 26 THROUGH DECEMBER 14, 2026

NO CLASS ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23.

1:00 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M. IN THE SOCIAL HALL

DONATIONS GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED

"Reason for Hope" is Jane Goodall’s memoir and message of optimism, emphasizing compassion, environmental stewardship, and the power of individual action to create positive change.

• In Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey , Jane Goodall reflects on her extraordinary life, from her childhood in London to her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees in Tanzania’s Gombe National Park, and her personal spiritual journey. The memoir combines anecdotes from her early love of animals, her scientific discoveries, and her experiences with grief, fear, and loss, offering a deeply human perspective on resilience and hope. Goodall emphasizes that even in the face of global challenges, humans can make a difference through compassion and action.

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