Wise Words From David Attenborough: A Book of Quotes

by David Attenborough, Harper by Design

96 pages, Hardcover

Published July 2, 2024

About the author

Sir David Frederick Attenborough is a naturalist and broadcaster, who is most well-known for writing and presenting the nine "Life" series, produced in conjunction with BBC's Natural History Unit. The series includes Life on Earth (1979), The Living Planet (1984), The Trials of Life (1990), Life in the Freezer (about Antarctica; 1993), The Private Life of Plants (1995), The Life of Birds (1998), The Life of Mammals (2002), Life in the Undergrowth (2005) and Life in Cold Blood (2008).

He is the younger brother of director and actor Richard Attenborough.

Photo credit: Wildscreen's photograph of David Attenborough at ARKive's launch in Bristol, England © May 2003

Reviews

[Cherlynn | cherreading · Rating 2 out of 5]

Makes some good points and has lovely illustrations, but not particularly likeable or inspiring and does nothing to help its cause.

[Sally Hetherington OAM · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a bookish gift to inspire someone, this is it! This short book features smart and inspiring life advice from an environmental icon. It is accompanied by gorgeous illustrations that will make you smile.

[Helen - Great Reads & Tea Leaves · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

‘We depend upon the natural world for every mouthful of food that we eat and indeed every lungful of air that we breathe.'

A selection of some of David Attenborough’s most memorable and wise quotes to remind all ages to act accordingly in ensuring the conservation of our planet. A perfect gift or coffee table inspiration book with illustrations by Australian artist, Nat Carroll. She was commissioned to design a series of animal and plant illustrations for this tiny hardback, a purposeful little book that beautifully combines the wise words of the world renown conservationist.

Perfect for inspiration, this small, short book features words of advice and life tips that are sure to stir the soul. David Attenborough is an icon and this little treasure of a book is sure to provide hope and heart in morally motivating readers to care for our very special home.

‘What we do in the next few years will profoundly affect the next few thousand years.'






This review is based on a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. The quoted material may have changed in the final release.

[Jess | books.with.jesss · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a cute little book full of advice from the beloved David Attenborough! The illustrations were gorgeous, and I loved how it focused on preserving our beautiful planet and the importance of being green. It held a powerful message told through the wise words of one of the world’s most famous conservationists. 

[Tay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! Full of inspiration and great quotes