61 pages 2 hours read

David Attenborough

A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020

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David Attenborough's A Life on Our Planet is widely praised for its urgent yet hopeful message on ecological preservation. Many readers appreciate Attenborough's engaging narrative and personal anecdotes. However, some feel the solutions proposed are somewhat idealistic. Overall, the book is a compelling call to action for environmental sustainability.

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Who Should Read A Life on Our Planet?

Readers who appreciated Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari or The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert will find much to love in David Attenborough’s A Life on Our Planet. This work captivates those passionate about nature, environmental science, and urgent conservation efforts, blending personal reflection with crucial global insights.

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Reading Age

14+years

Book Details

Topics
Science / Nature
Climate Change
Themes
Natural World: Environment
Natural World: Climate
Natural World: Animals