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A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future
Paperback Published on: 12/05/2022
Price: £12.99
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required reading for our politicians
This is an incredibly important book. The first part is a really lovely look back at his years of broadcasting and travelling the world to bring us incredi... READ MORE
Amazing!
An absolute must-read from one of the most inspiring and well-known figures in conservation.
Exceptional and an absolute necessity for our times
A Life on our Planet is an exceptional and heartwarming insight into the life of David Attenborough, surely one of the most beloved features of television ... READ MORE
Synopsis
Shortlisted for the British Book Awards Non-Fiction Narrative Book of the Year 2021
See the world. Then make it better.
I am David Attenborough. At time of writing, I am 93 years old. I've had an extraordinary life. It's only now that I appreciate how extraordinary.
As a young man, I felt I was out there in the wild, experiencing the untouched natural world - but it was an illusion. The tragedy of our time has been happening all around us, barely noticeable from day to day - the loss of our planet's wild places, its biodiversity.
I have been witness to this decline. A Life on Our Planet contains my witness statement, and my vision for the future - the story of how we came to make this, our greatest mistake, and how, if we act now, we can yet put it right.
We have the opportunity to create the perfect home for ourselves and restore the wonderful world we inherited.
All we need is the will do so.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Ebury Publishing
- ISBN: 9781529108293
- Number of pages: 288
- Dimensions: 197 x 126 x 22 mm
- Weight: 281g
- Languages: English
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A message of hope in a doom laden world
This is a book that will be hated by some. Those who deny climate change will rail against it. Even in the face of overwhelming evidence humanity's "leader... READ MORE
Iconic
I enjoyed this book so far!
Disturbingly Honest.
David Attenborough's writing from his wealth of experience should be taken as a message to all; that we cannot abuse our environment as we do. The decline ... READ MORE
Should be required reading for all.
At times, creates a sense of despair, whilst offering common sense solutions. Sir David's clear and concise analysis of the appalling state of the planet o... READ MORE
Makes you think!
A well written book by a man with amazing life experiences! A real page turner that made reassess what is happening in the world.
Beautiful & Sad
This book is eye-opening and raw. I really feel as though every single person should read this in their lifetime (preferably as soon as possible) as the to... READ MORE
Can Todays Choices Influence Future Generations Of Tomorrow?
There are three things which I love about David Attenborough;
1. His soothing voice is distinctive and adds character to anything he narrates.
2. His dedic... READ MORE
Inspiring
A very inspiring and thought provoking read. I cannot recommend this book enough.
The Most Important Book You'll Read All Century
In this book Attenborough has explained what exactly we have done to the planet and why it matters, but also exactly how to combat it and make sure the pla... READ MORE
Awe-inspiring!
This incredible book is one that all should read with no exceptions. It is powerful, impactful and vitally shocking.
Overly optimistic
This begins with a well laid out account of the influence of humans on the the environment and climate of planet Earth over the lifetime, to date, of the a... READ MORE
Fantastic!
I read this book in one sitting!
It gives you an insight into Attenborough's life and how he has seen the world change. It gives you an indepth review on... READ MORE
Looks like it's been padded, but still an interesting read
Part 1 is a brief autobiography of Sir David’s life, and if he can write as well about his interesting life and experiences as well as this, then we need a... READ MORE
Sad, but beautiful
An incredibly well written book. During the final part; “A Vision for the Future”, I truly have never cried harder. The beginning illustrates his wonderful... READ MORE
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