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In the times of environmental decline, global warming, and zoonotic pandemic, it is easy to despair. Now more than ever we need some good news and a bit of optimism. And here comes to the rescue this book.

Michelle Nijhuis recalls many of the most famous success stories in the history of conservation. It is heartwarming to read that despite experiences of similar feelings of despair, our predecessors managed to change the world in positive ways. We still have bisons and whooping cranes, after all!

It is a very engaging and interesting read. I especially appreciate including stories of brave and stubborn women, who challenged the status quo and made a difference.

The narrator’s voice in the audiobook version can at first appear as a little generic, but you stop noticing that after a few minutes, and her good diction is really important because of many Latin terms and names in the book.

Thanks to the publisher, Melville House Publishing, and NetGalley for the advance copy of this audiobook.