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4.45 AVERAGE
4.45 AVERAGE
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I will let you in on a Little secret, I knew this Book was going to be 5 Stars before I even picked it up! I have always admired Sir David and when I saw this book on a shelf in a holiday cottage and after checking with the owner I was told I could take it to enjoy and I did just that. I picked this one up as an Audio Book and Sir David reads his own memoir and made the entire experience a joyful one.
Anybody who is a fan of his work should read this book; it's like having the man himself over to stay for a week or so and spending several sessions listening to him tell the most engaging series of anecdotes you will ever hear. I am genuinely sad that I've finished it; although it could have been five times as long and I still wouldn't have had enough.
Attenborough's contribution to natural history broadcasting in the UK is without equal, and, in my opinion, unlikely ever to be matched. His autobiography is an incredible mix of stories on animal behaviour, technological advancement, the BBC, travel and exploration, people, places, the Queen...and more. His unceasing enthusiasm and determination is astounding, his knowledge and humour shine through every chapter.
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I think I'm too aware now to simply enjoy this. The misogyny, disablism and colonialism embedded in this natural history practice is just too much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Colonisation
http://0651frombrighton.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/david-attenboroughs-life-on-air-memoirs.html
This is one of those books which I deliberately read over a long period of time because I wanted to live through everything Sir David Attenborough had to say. For some one who has little interest in natural world his contribution remains immense. To witness the behind the camera anecdotes of some of the finest documentaries was indeed a great experience. The master storyteller of our times indeed weaves a master memoir too.
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I've known Attenborough was so much more than the voice of animal documentaries, but it was fascinating learning about the extent to which he has worked to expand British television, and the circumstances that led him to be the most respected natural historian and beloved presenter we all admire. The volume is filled with traditional Attenborough humour, and each chapter is an adventure in the wilderness, whether of jungles or of the developing television environment. I recommend the audiobook as well, if only for his impressions of the various characters he quotes.