by Jane Goodall
First published 1990
Jane Goodall's groundbreaking study of chimpanzees in Tanzania continues. Immersed in their world, Goodall witnesses the complex social bonds, innovative tool use, and sometimes violent power struggles that shape this remarkable community. As her understanding deepens, she must grapple with the challenging questions that arise - about the nature of humanity, the boundaries of science, and her own role as both observer and participant. Through vivid accounts and profound insights, Goodall paints a portrait of chimpanzee life that is at once fascinating and heartbreaking.
Genres: biography, science, nature, animals, 20th-century, non-fiction, 21st-century, africa
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, observational
Setting: England, Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
268 pages · Hardcover · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt