Untamed: The Wild Life of Jane Goodall

Untamed: The Wild Life of Jane Goodall
by Anita Silvey

From a young age, Valerie Jane Morris-Goodall loved to observe animals.    Most indoor activities were of little interest to the girl who preferred to spend her time in nature, closely watching all around her.   Her love of animals, and watching how they lived, helped make her into the incredible woman she is today.  

Untamed follows the life of Jane Goodall from the time she was a little girl who would spend hours watching chickens, through her early years studying chimpanzees in Gombe, and finally to the well-known conservationist she is today.   Jane Goodall's life has been extraordinary, and Untamed details many of the fascinating moments in the life of this inspiring woman.   This excellent biography also includes many photographs of Jane throughout her life, including several from her work with chimps as well as moments from her childhood in England.   As a huge fan of Jane Goodall (it was her work that inspired me to earn my first college degree in Zoology) I found myself easily drawn into this book and didn't put it down until I was finished reading it.  This book is a must read for animal lovers and future scientists!

Author's website: http://www.anitasilvey.com/index.html

For more about Jane Goodall:
Jane Goodall Institute: http://www.janegoodall.org/
Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots: http://www.rootsandshoots.org/
    The Roots and Shoots program is devoted to helping young people find ways to make our world a better place through a variety of projects, including conservation, food drives, gardens, and other programs.