A Life on Our Planet

“We moved from being a part of nature to being apart from nature, we need to reverse that transition” A Life on Our Planet is very accessible. It's coming from 94-year-old legend Sir David Attenborough who has been a witness to the entire world change in front of his eyes, it's his witness statement.

This book is divided into three parts, the first of which features highlights from Attenborough's filmmaking career. The second part is short, “What Lies Ahead”, but it serves as a bridge to the third part and clarifies several new concepts and the third part is “the vision for the future” which is where he discusses possible changes we need.

Most of the writing here will stick with you long after you have closed the book: “We often talk of saving the planet, but the truth is that we must do these things to save ourselves.”

It's not usual rant about Climate Change, Global Warming, Saving the Planet, etc. but real experiences and things Sir David Attenborough witnessed in his journey. He manages to connect all the dots really well. He is very direct and hits you hard with facts and figures but also gives you possible changes we can make in the end.

This was indeed an eye-opener book for me.