The woman who talked with chimps; Jane Goodall is a hero to many. This admiring biography reminds us why.(FEATURES)(BOOKS)(Book review)

From: The Christian Science Monitor | Date: December 12, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Marjorie Kehe

About a decade ago, I was invited to hear Jane Goodall speak. I was eager to hear her, but also a little impatient. The ceremony was being held over breakfast and my main concern was getting to work on time.

But as Dr. Goodall took the stage, impatience fell away. She spoke of her amazing work over the years, then described the desperate condition of many chimpanzees today and the protection she yearned to procure for them. Suddenly getting to my desk on time didn't seem important in the slightest.

Goodall is probably one of the most admired ...

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