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A Life on Our Planet

Written by: Sir David Attenborough, Jonnie Hughes
Narrated by: Sir David Attenborough
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In this scientifically informed account of the changes occurring in the world over the last century, award-winning broadcaster and natural historian Sir David Attenborough shares a lifetime of wisdom and a hopeful vision for the future.

See the world. Then make it better.

I am 93. 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 is my witness statement and my vision for the future. It is 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 one final chance to create the perfect home for ourselves and restore the wonderful world we inherited.

All we need is the will to do so.

©2020 Sir David Attenborough and Jonnie Hughes (P)2020 Grand Central Publishing

What the critics say

"The eminent traveler and naturalist delivers a combination of memoir and manifesto, the first leisurely, the second earnest....Recognizing that we are at a tipping point, Attenborough is refreshingly optimistic, noting that one thing humans do well is solve problems. Anyone concerned with the planet's ecological future will want to spend time with this excellent book."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Very informative

What a comprehensive and interesting book by one of my hero's. I loved listening to it in Sir David's voice but it is such a great resource that I've bought the hard copy as well.

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Wonderful

Can't get any better than Sir Attenborough! Enlightening, captivating, and sobering look on how humanity affects our planet

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utterly incredible

such an incredible 'witness statement' on the world at the moment. delivered with that unmistakable voice

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Amazing audio book presented by the author.

The book is worderful, detailed and full of hope for us all. A must read if you love this planet.

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I am not sure who this is for…

Well written and I’ll assume that everything is factual and well researched. I am not sure who he is speaking to…because the human race does not care and this has been proven time and time again. Humans are like a Cancer…they will eat its host until the host dies and than through its own ignorance it will parish too.

Very depressing. Can’t recommend

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Great book, well read too.

Great book, well read too.

This should be required reading in all schools across the globe.

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A must read

This was beautifully written, performed and laid out. Parts of the book were difficult to get through because the future seems bleak, but David Attenborough instills a lot of hope and has ultimately given a wonderful vision for the future and call to action.

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If I could make one title mandatory listening...

... it would be A Life on Our Planet by David Attenborough! This listen offers some powerful reasons for optimism and action from one of the most respected natural historians and broadcasters of our time.

Listen to my complete review @https://podcast.jannastam.com/

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