zeeeniiia's review against another edition
3.0
This was a very interesting book that I had to read for my biology/ecology course. It was full of great information and I was excited to read David Suzuki's thoughts. However, I do think there was too much text and that some pictures could have improved it.
msteasam's review against another edition
4.0
If I could make every person on the planet read just one book, it would be this one. Suzuki presents his final lecture in a way that is accessible, meaningful and does not overstay its welcome. As someone with a degree in environmental science and with a strong understanding of the ecological and sustainability challenges facing us today, this book resonated strongly with me. We are quickly approaching the carrying capacity of this planet's natural resources, and with the way that that economic growth is being pushed from all sides, we will reach it far too soon.
As Margaret Atwood sums up in her foreword, we collectively as a society, and specifically pushed by our leaders and representatives, are willfully ignoring the severity of environmental issues facing us today because they are inconvenient and make us uncomfortable to think about. A drastic reevaluation of our priorities and lifestyles are necessary, but I'm much more doubtful than David Suzuki is that this is a possibility in our lifetimes.
4.5 stars.
As Margaret Atwood sums up in her foreword, we collectively as a society, and specifically pushed by our leaders and representatives, are willfully ignoring the severity of environmental issues facing us today because they are inconvenient and make us uncomfortable to think about. A drastic reevaluation of our priorities and lifestyles are necessary, but I'm much more doubtful than David Suzuki is that this is a possibility in our lifetimes.
4.5 stars.
yamoksauce's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
suzifevens's review against another edition
5.0
A great (and quick) read that really helps solidify the state of the environment and how urgent it is that we make changes to save what we can for future generations. A title all should read and then reflect on to see what changes we can each make in our own lives to support the earth
richardwells's review against another edition
5.0
David Suzuki is a biologist, an ethicist, and a professor. A legacy lecture is an academic rite that occurs at the end of a career. The author sums up, and presents. This summation and presentation gives us a look at the state of our planet, the state of thinking and action that has gotten us into our current ecological crisis, and a vision for repairing the damage done.
Although I believe we're mere inches from being totally screwed, Dr. Suzuki holds out hope, but it's a hope that requires a mental reboot to all of us who think GDP may be the most important data point in the briefing book.
A healthier planet means less consumption, less consumption means a whole new economy, both mean a radical shift in individual, corporate, governmental priorities.
I'm with ya, David, but when I look around, or read the papers - despite the pockets of concern - I'm scared shitless.
Read this one, it's only 96 pages, and it's a non-pedantic, non-dogmatic, urgent but non-alarmist call for us to come to our senses.
Although I believe we're mere inches from being totally screwed, Dr. Suzuki holds out hope, but it's a hope that requires a mental reboot to all of us who think GDP may be the most important data point in the briefing book.
A healthier planet means less consumption, less consumption means a whole new economy, both mean a radical shift in individual, corporate, governmental priorities.
I'm with ya, David, but when I look around, or read the papers - despite the pockets of concern - I'm scared shitless.
Read this one, it's only 96 pages, and it's a non-pedantic, non-dogmatic, urgent but non-alarmist call for us to come to our senses.
erindatema25's review against another edition
5.0
This was a really good book. A book that I will reread throughout my life probably. I just kept thinking about all the people in my life I wish would read this book.
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