by Jane Goodall
First published 2009
In a world of relentless environmental decline, renowned scientist Jane Goodall offers a rare glimmer of hope. With vivid firsthand accounts and the latest research, she shares the remarkable comeback stories of the American crocodile, California condor, black-footed ferret, and other species once on the brink of extinction. As Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of passionate conservationists, a portrait emerges of a natural world in delicate balance – and the human ingenuity capable of restoring it.
Genres: nature, animals, environment, non-fiction, biography-memoir, conservation
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, passionate-advocacy
416 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing