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solanpolarn's review against another edition
5.0
A collection of short reflections of centred on various topics in the natural world, from bird's nests and giant flowers to platypuses dragons.
cadavis3's review against another edition
5.0
Delightful and informative. Sir David is not only a brilliant naturalist, but an equally brilliant storyteller. If you're an Attenborough fan or a natural history enthusiast, you can't miss this. I recommend the audio version. The man could literally read the phone book and make it sound interesting.
taun's review against another edition
3.0
In which I, a creationist, appreciate the simple passion of David Attenborough.
An audiobook of blessedly short duration, filled with the wonders of earth and Sir David’s experience with them. A nice borrowed read to fill in the unoccupied hours.
An audiobook of blessedly short duration, filled with the wonders of earth and Sir David’s experience with them. A nice borrowed read to fill in the unoccupied hours.
beebliobibuli's review against another edition
4.0
This man is unbelievable! And the book is amazing!
It tells the story of different animals, some I already knew and some I just discovered.
When reading, you'll be fascinated, amused and sometimes you'll be laughing outloud!
Highlyrecommended!
It tells the story of different animals, some I already knew and some I just discovered.
When reading, you'll be fascinated, amused and sometimes you'll be laughing outloud!
Highlyrecommended!
samwescott's review against another edition
5.0
Exactly as fascinating and comfortable as you want it to be. David Attenborough reads the audiobook, which is just ambrosia to the ear, but the man also writes a mean essay. Great blend of personal stories, musings, and bits of biology. Such a delightful way to spend three hours.
trish204's review
5.0
David Attenborough is probably THE most well-known narrator/commentator/presenter when it comes to nature documentaries. One reason is that this man has been in the business all his life. And what a life! Even now, in old age, he still travels the globe and does everything he can to alert people to environmental problems, resolve conflicts and clarify misconceptions. What a dedication!
One could probably publish thousands of books about him and his work and never run out of interesting stories. Moreover, Sir Attenborough seems to be a very amiable person with his feet planted firmly on the ground (whenever he's not flying or diving in a submarine of course).
This book, has 20 chapters in which several animals (alive and extinct) but also plants are addressed that David Attenborough has a special connection with. The texts are interspersed with old photographs (there are other volumes with more recent stories I was told), sketches, woodcuts and illustrations - all of which are stunning and gorgeous.
The text itself, as is usual for the BBC / David Attenborough is very educational without being boring in the slightest.
Since my focus was on the man himself however, I will share a few pictures of him through the ages:
He was the presenter of a nature program mainly focused on a young audience. Who would have thought that the "pretty face" would soon become a well-known and beloved expert on all things fauna and flora (including evolution)?!
Programs started to change, with presenters actually travelling to foreign places instead of just showing exotic animals that were being held in captivity. This gave the audience the opportunity to see them in their natural habitat and to not only focus on the animals themselves, but also on the gorgeous places our planet has to offer.
Apparently, Sir Attenborough has always been a very friendly, open person, who was never afraid of getting his hands dirty (or, in this case, all of himself).
Few pictures can be found online of the years in between a very young and considerably older David Attenborough so now we make kind of a jump.
It is noteworthy how Attenborough apparently never had a real fear of the wild, but a pure fascination and love that made him WANT to be up close and personal with all kinds of animals!
Aside from TV programs (which he did not only present by the way, but also wrote himself), he wrote educational children's books (school books even), held lectures and visited schools, talked on radio shows (he was a senior producer for the BBC) and, basically, never stood still.
And even now, at the impressive age of 90 (his birthday was on May 8th) he is still out and about, filming and informing - and apparently having a wonderful time.
And for all fans like me, some wonderful news: On 22nd February, the BBC announced Planet Earth II, a sequel to the 2006 television series, with Attenborough to return as narrator and presenter! Yay!
One could probably publish thousands of books about him and his work and never run out of interesting stories. Moreover, Sir Attenborough seems to be a very amiable person with his feet planted firmly on the ground (whenever he's not flying or diving in a submarine of course).
This book, has 20 chapters in which several animals (alive and extinct) but also plants are addressed that David Attenborough has a special connection with. The texts are interspersed with old photographs (there are other volumes with more recent stories I was told), sketches, woodcuts and illustrations - all of which are stunning and gorgeous.
The text itself, as is usual for the BBC / David Attenborough is very educational without being boring in the slightest.
Since my focus was on the man himself however, I will share a few pictures of him through the ages:
He was the presenter of a nature program mainly focused on a young audience. Who would have thought that the "pretty face" would soon become a well-known and beloved expert on all things fauna and flora (including evolution)?!
Programs started to change, with presenters actually travelling to foreign places instead of just showing exotic animals that were being held in captivity. This gave the audience the opportunity to see them in their natural habitat and to not only focus on the animals themselves, but also on the gorgeous places our planet has to offer.
Apparently, Sir Attenborough has always been a very friendly, open person, who was never afraid of getting his hands dirty (or, in this case, all of himself).
Few pictures can be found online of the years in between a very young and considerably older David Attenborough so now we make kind of a jump.
It is noteworthy how Attenborough apparently never had a real fear of the wild, but a pure fascination and love that made him WANT to be up close and personal with all kinds of animals!
Aside from TV programs (which he did not only present by the way, but also wrote himself), he wrote educational children's books (school books even), held lectures and visited schools, talked on radio shows (he was a senior producer for the BBC) and, basically, never stood still.
And even now, at the impressive age of 90 (his birthday was on May 8th) he is still out and about, filming and informing - and apparently having a wonderful time.
And for all fans like me, some wonderful news: On 22nd February, the BBC announced Planet Earth II, a sequel to the 2006 television series, with Attenborough to return as narrator and presenter! Yay!
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