This is a book that should be mandatory to read. Everyone on the planet should take a look at it. Attenborough is such a loved character worldwide that I hope people would notice, stop what they are doing, take in the information, and let it sink in. This short book is not preachy, but to the point.

Sir David goes back to the days when he was a boy, before the Second World War, and tells short stories from those days, followed by other decades up to 2020, telling the reader how our planet has changed due to human impact. There are many interesting examples of what has happened, how we’ve had a negative impact on the planet, but also several inspiring stories, like the mountain Gorillas and the Maasai conservancies in Kenya.

To be honest, I have lost hope in humans a long time ago, but David and his book gives me some hope. The good thing is that people actually listen to him. I’m not sure the right people listen though, but I hope world leaders and industry hot shots will listen and learn. I hugely admire the steps New Zealand has taken, and I’m happy to see David has pointed it out.

For once it’s extremely hard to pinpoint my favourite things about this book. There are too many to mention. This compact and wonderful book will hopefully have a long shelf life, and function as an educational read and reference book. Highly recommended!

This book is probably one that is going to raise consider debate! It’s firmly divided into three chunks - how the world has changed during David’s life’s; what could happen if we don’t make changes now; changes that could be done to get us back on the right path again.

I suppose the answer depends on whether the world and all its politicians can learn to work together for the greater good or not.

Sir David Attenborough is someone who makes everything interesting and in this book full of statistics and scientifically described information he still holds my attention where many others would fail.

The book opens with a brief description of how he got into the position he held in the BBC mentioning some of his experiences such as the encounter with the gorillas which is one of my fondest television memories. He then goes on to give his account of the world has changed over the last century, his lifetime. It's not great news and work needs to be done to safeguard the future of our loved ones and the planet itself. David tells of some of the work that is already taking place and other work that needs to be done.

A fascinating read that does not overcomplicate the facts and makes a lot of sense. A book that everyone should take note of.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Random House Publishing for supplying a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is David Attenborough's account of how our world has changed over the last century, and it's not good. As David says "We have one final chance to create the perfect home for ourselves and restore the wonderful world we inherited.

All we need is the will do so. ". I hope everyone reads this wonderful, insightful book and acts now.
Thank you NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this amazing book.
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