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My Life with the Chimpanzees

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 1988

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Jane Goodall

My Life with the Chimpanzees

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 1988
Book Details
Pages

156

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Gombe Stream National Park • 1960s

Publication Year

1988

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

910L

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Super Short Summary

My Life with the Chimpanzees by Jane Goodall recounts her journey from a young animal enthusiast to a groundbreaking primatologist. Narrating her adventures in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania, Goodall emphasizes patience, perseverance, and her pioneering research on chimpanzee behavior. Her story also highlights the importance of wildlife conservation and the profound connection between humans and animals. Topics include animal cruelty and environmental destruction.

Inspirational

Informative

Adventurous

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

3,735 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Jane Goodall’s My Life with the Chimpanzees provides an insightful look into her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees. Reviews praise her engaging storytelling and profound passion for wildlife. Some critique the simplicity of the narrative, noting it may be better suited for younger audiences or newcomers to her work, yet overall, it is celebrated for its inspirational and educational value.

Who should read this

Who Should Read My Life with the Chimpanzees?

A reader who would enjoy My Life with the Chimpanzees by Jane Goodall is likely fascinated by wildlife, passionate about conservation, and inspired by personal narratives of scientific exploration. Similar to readers of The Wild Truth by Carine McCandless and Lives in the Wilderness by Durrell, they value insight into the natural world and human-animal connections.

4.3

3,735 ratings

80%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

156

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Gombe Stream National Park • 1960s

Publication Year

1988

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

910L

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