It's really neat to hear Dr. Goodall tell her story, but the tons of sound effects got old—I liked hearing the chimp calls, but didn't need the human-made sounds. This is aimed at youth (probably the reason for the extra sound effects) but I liked it too.

Listening to Dr. Goodall reminded me of documentaries about her that I watched when I was younger. I think I want to look up some documentaries about her to watch. This was a great taste of what I enjoyed in those, but it is just a taste. Still, it's a great reminder of the importance of both the conservation effort Dr. Goodall is involved in and getting stories like this from important people recorded now, while they're with us. ( )

this is alright - not particularly well written, nor with most of the information i would think most people would be interested in when picking up the book. but i'm always up to learn about her life and work, so even though it has virtually none of the details i would have wanted, it was still worth reading.

it became obvious about a third of the way from the end that this is geared toward young adults, and started to be less about her work and more about how people can make an impact on the world. nice messaging for the audience.

as an audiobook, it was nice to hear it read in her own voice. the sound effects were mostly annoying and a distraction, but maybe they were there because it's a young adult book? the sound effect of chimps being beaten with metal rods was entirely unnecessary, however. ( )

Earlier this year I read Reason for Hope and I thought I would try this book, written for younger audiences. The two are somewhat similar, since they are both about Goodall's life, in her own words, but I like this one for younger readers, as it teaches ways to help stand up for animals and the environment without being overly pushy. We can all care for animals, learn from animals, and help the environment if we just try. The perfect book for nature loving young readers. ( )

As is true for many of her other works, Jane Goodall does a beautiful job detailing her life spent with Chimpanzees. Her love for animals is expressed throughout, and it is clear to the reader the passion she encompasses for the beautiful creatures on this planet. She truly captures the reader through her writing, making this autobiography perfect for children who are looking for a fun and aspiring read. Grades 3rd-5th.

This is an autobiography written for young readers by Jane Goodall, renowned for her resarch and work with chimpanzees in Africa. It is well-written, simple, straightforward, and conversational. Dr. Goodall relates her early love of animals and animal behavior and the path she followed to realize her dream of working with wild and free animals in their natural habitats. Her love for life in general and wildlife in particular radiates off every page and it is gratifying to read the story of someone who was able to live out her passion. I'd like to read some of her books for older readers someday as well. ( )