Jane Goodall is Coming to Town

By Neil, 3 March 2008

Jane GoodallI can’t wait. This Tuesday evening, I am going to a speech and book signing by Jane Goodall, one of my childhood heroes. I actually listened to her two times before while attending the International School of Kenya. Her work in the Gombe Stream National Park has always fascinated me. I mean, she was the woman that discovered animal tool making and forced the educated gentry to rethink and redefine what it meant to be human. That and she named her son Grub. I don’t think you can get much cooler then that. I am also very excited to see Michael Pollan when he comes to speak in a few weeks. March must be Utah’s lucky month.

2 Responses to “Jane Goodall is Coming to Town”

  1. Amy says:

    My parents took us to see her speak when I was a little girl. I still remember how monumental it was.

  2. Neil Ransom says:

    The presentation was outstanding. I felt very motivated and inspired to do good works for the world. I also waited in line for an hour (Kate says 2) to get two books signed. Worth it!

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