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Life on Air by David Attenborough

mountdesertisaak's review against another edition

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adventurous informative lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

3.25

clare_melissa's review

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5.0

David Attenborough has been on television presenting and narrating wildlife documents for as long as I can remember. It’s been insightful reading about his lesser-known talents and contributions to British television as well as the implementation of technological advancements in film throughout his career with the BBC and the world.

joshuaperry's review against another edition

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adventurous informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

fishbit's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

5.0

yerulp's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

ianb's review against another edition

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informative medium-paced

5.0

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. 

annaonthepage's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.0

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.

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mikewa14's review against another edition

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4.0

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chararden's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5

uditnair24's review against another edition

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5.0

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.