Earth Time: Essays

by David Suzuki

Book by Suzuki, David

Genres: Environment, Science, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

David Suzuki is a Canadian science broadcaster and environmental activist. A long time activist to reverse global climate change, Suzuki co-founded the David Suzuki Foundation in 1990, to work "to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us." The Foundation's priorities are: oceans and sustainable fishing, climate change and clean energy, sustainability, and David Suzuki's Nature Challenge. He also served as a director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association from 1982-1987.

Reviews

[Madi]

On your deathbed, you reflect on the things that really mattered, that brought happiness, pleasure and fulfilment. Would they really be those once sought after brand-name items like cars, TV sets, clothes, or even a big home? Somehow, thought of this way, those "things," that "stuff," fade into insignificance. Because what really matters in the end are human relationships - family, friends, neighbours, community - and activities that fulfil us, like gardening, hobbies, volunteering, and reading. They add richness to our lives far beyond the "necessities" that we need money to buy.

[Scholastic Squid · Rating 4 out of 5]

Earth Time -

The beginning was a bit rough because there was a plethora of statistics and valuable information, so it took a fair amount of reflection (on my part) and it provoked me to conduct research. After the fact, I found wonderful examples of his work, experiences and thoughts that made me question political practices more than I already do. It allowed me to see it from another point of view and build upon my own. It brings up valid points - How do you create or alter laws and viewpoints of the economic/political side of the world, to one that more understanding and connected with the Earth? - that make you think and want to bring back old practices / improve present days' too.

[Angus Mcfarlane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I find the perspective Suzuki gives to be one which is much needed - slow down and take time to enjoy nature; take care because once lost there is much that can't be replaced. I found the book difficult to read however. Many of the themes and examples used felt repetitive - possibly due to their previous lives as newspaper columns.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this when it was originally published and found it to be an honest assessment of where we were heading. Now years later its almost sad that our situation is the same if not worse.
Suzuki can say: "i told you so".
read this book & then watch the movie Wall-E & you will laugh at our future...

[Jack · Rating 2 out of 5]

Contains some insightful critiques and suggestions regarding society, but the parts focusing on economics and cooperation aren’t so great.