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A review by bybookandbone
Our Wild World: From the Birds and Bees to Our Boglands and the Ice Caps by Eanna Ní Lamhna
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Having grown up watching or listening to Eanna Ní Lamhna, Creature Feature was a favourite of mine, I finally picked up one of her books. Along with several other scientists and naturalists, Ní Lamhna had an impact on me and is one of the reasons I'm a scientist.
I had no idea how well her charm and comedic style would translate to the page. I loved the turns of phrases used throughout. While this book is suitable for everyone teenage and older, it also doesn't shy away from some scientific words or the reality of certain situations, even if it's uncomfortable.
I appreciate that.
Having just praised the book, I must criticise one thing. The turns of phrases and tongue-in-cheek tone, becomes quite accusatory. I've never been a fan of laying all of the environmental damage at the feet of the individual. We <i>can</i> do something about our own waste, however, many many people can only do so much with what they have. If the apples in plastic are cheaper than the loose apples from the market, that's what most people will buy.
In the chapter about recycling, Ní Lamhna talks about teaching kids about the three Rs and states that she thinks they're 'millennials'... Oh no... don't do it.
She did. Dang millennials and their coffee cups >:C
I'm open to being wrong but I think millennials are the only named group negatively associated with environmental damage in the book.
I think I'm a bit more optimistic about the individual than Ní Lamhna is. We all have reusable cups now, try to cut down on waste and regularly 'kill' wasteful industries. We're also completely jaded and aware of how little power the individual has in the face of large corporations.
I'm a little saddened that there wasn't more about wildlife in the book but I did enjoy the environmental information. The explanation of how Covid19 and other such diseases happen and are becoming more common was very much appreciated. I would still recommend this book to anyone interested in wildlife, biodiversity and our impact on it
I had no idea how well her charm and comedic style would translate to the page. I loved the turns of phrases used throughout. While this book is suitable for everyone teenage and older, it also doesn't shy away from some scientific words or the reality of certain situations, even if it's uncomfortable.
I appreciate that.
Having just praised the book, I must criticise one thing. The turns of phrases and tongue-in-cheek tone, becomes quite accusatory. I've never been a fan of laying all of the environmental damage at the feet of the individual. We <i>can</i> do something about our own waste, however, many many people can only do so much with what they have. If the apples in plastic are cheaper than the loose apples from the market, that's what most people will buy.
In the chapter about recycling, Ní Lamhna talks about teaching kids about the three Rs and states that she thinks they're 'millennials'... Oh no... don't do it.
She did. Dang millennials and their coffee cups >:C
I'm open to being wrong but I think millennials are the only named group negatively associated with environmental damage in the book.
I think I'm a bit more optimistic about the individual than Ní Lamhna is. We all have reusable cups now, try to cut down on waste and regularly 'kill' wasteful industries. We're also completely jaded and aware of how little power the individual has in the face of large corporations.
I'm a little saddened that there wasn't more about wildlife in the book but I did enjoy the environmental information. The explanation of how Covid19 and other such diseases happen and are becoming more common was very much appreciated. I would still recommend this book to anyone interested in wildlife, biodiversity and our impact on it