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ejthomas's review
3.0
An excellent compilation of some of Sir Attenborough's most memorable experiences. In total there are 20 stories covering much of his accomplished career which were originally aired in BBC Radio 4 in 2009. If you have avidly followed Sir Attenborough's work to date none of these stories will be new (hence the reason I could only muster 3*s for this book) but this collection is undoubtedly wonderful to own.
caity_c's review
4.0
4.5 stars
An extract of Attenborough in a cave full of bats with his crew:
“Many people”, I said, “might be afraid that theses bats would get tangled in one’s hair. But the bats have an amazing navigational system based on echo-location and there is no chance whatever of them doing that. I managed to raise a wan smile. Hugh turned off the battery light. And a bat hit me four-square in the face.”
This was an amazing book. I thoroughly enjoyed it, mostly because I was reading the book with Attenborough’s voice narrating in my head. It was truly splendid.
I have learnt a vast deal of knowledge on many different subjects David covers. He talks about snakes, extinct animals such as the dodo, tracking and birds of paradise, etc.
A light and interesting read. I would read again.
An extract of Attenborough in a cave full of bats with his crew:
“Many people”, I said, “might be afraid that theses bats would get tangled in one’s hair. But the bats have an amazing navigational system based on echo-location and there is no chance whatever of them doing that. I managed to raise a wan smile. Hugh turned off the battery light. And a bat hit me four-square in the face.”
This was an amazing book. I thoroughly enjoyed it, mostly because I was reading the book with Attenborough’s voice narrating in my head. It was truly splendid.
I have learnt a vast deal of knowledge on many different subjects David covers. He talks about snakes, extinct animals such as the dodo, tracking and birds of paradise, etc.
A light and interesting read. I would read again.
javafenn's review
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Everything about David Attenborough is incredible! Listening to him talk about his adventures learning various details of animals he was fascinated by and those he knew nothing of really added such a light spot to my day. He admits his lack of knowledge in some situations and he expresses his raging fear of rats. I learned a great deal of things about the natural world and that of species long extinct and it was a pleasure listening to the man himself read it to me.
Content Warnings
Minor: Excrement, Animal death, and Injury/Injury detail
librarykath's review
4.0
I read the audio book and found it a delight. Frankly, I would listen to Sir David read the telephone directory and no doubt enjoy it. This little anthology of stories and wisdom from his life with nature is fun, fascinating and full of facts. Relaxing and entertaining, I could have listened to hours more of his tales of life among the flora and fauna of the world.
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