What is the title of Jane Goodall's 1999 autobiography?

Jane Goodall’s 1999 autobiography is titled “Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey.” Written with Phillip Berman, the book combines autobiographical reflection with Goodall’s thoughts on spirituality, science, conservation, and the possibility of positive change.

The title reflects a central theme of Goodall’s public work: hope grounded in real action. Rather than presenting hope as passive optimism, she connected it with environmental protection, humane treatment of animals, and the ability of individuals and communities to improve the future. The book also discusses a mystical experience she associated with Notre Dame Cathedral in 1977.

Readers sometimes confuse this title with Goodall’s other major books. “In the Shadow of Man” is her 1971 account of her early chimpanzee research, while “Through a Window” examines later observations at Gombe. “The Chimpanzees of Gombe” is a scientific study of chimpanzee behavior. “Reason for Hope” is the reflective 1999 work and is commonly cited with its full subtitle, “A Spiritual Journey.”