Thrilling, affectionate, intelligent-a classic.” -Kirkus Reviews, starred review Ranks with the great scientific achievements of the twentieth century.” -The Washington Post “ absolutely smashing account. In the mirror of chimpanzee life, we see ourselves reflected. As Goodall compellingly tells the story of this intimately intertwined community, we are shown human emotions stripped to their essence. We witness horrifying murders, touching moments of affection, joyous births, and wrenching deaths. We learn how one mother rears her children to succeed and another dooms hers to failure. Through Goodall’s eyes we watch young Figan’s relentless rise to power and old Mike’s crushing defeat. On the shores of Lake Tanganyika, Gombe is a community where the principal residents are chimpanzees. In Through a Window she continues the story, painting a more complete and vivid portrait of our closest relatives. In her classic, In the Shadow of Man, Jane Goodall wrote of her first ten years at Gombe. The renowned British primatologist continues the “engrossing account” of her time among the chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania (Publishers Weekly).
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