David Attenborough Lines to Live by
EMBRACE THE WONDER OF YOUR WORLD
DAVID ATTENBOROUGH Lines to Live By
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Text Becky Alexander
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First published by Pop Press in 2024
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Introduction
Activist, presenter, national treasure, and one of the world’s most trusted voices, Sir David Attenborough has been educating us about planet earth for 70 years.
Sir David has taken us into remote jungles and rainforests, deep into the oceans, and across frozen, polar landscapes. Through him, we met baby gorillas, talented birds, inquisitive meerkats, protective penguins, and escapologist lizards. Sir David has also taken us back in time to see dinosaurs, and into the future, to contemplate the fate of our beautiful planet, and our very existence.
Known for his calm, soothing presence, Sir David’s words, however, also pack a punch. He doesn’t shy away from telling us how we each have a responsibility to look after planet earth.
David Attenborough Lines to Live By
A fierce advocate for protecting the environment, Sir David has spoken up about climate change, and the damage humans are doing. In this book, we share with you some of his most powerful phrases, from the positive and delighted, to the stark warnings for humans to take action.
Sir David’s impact has been diverse, to say the least. He has had a ship named after him, and has appeared on a cover of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. Butterflies, spiders, lizards, and frogs have been named after him. Sir David has worked with presidents and royalty, and gave a rousing speech at COP 26, calling for humans to make changes. Winner of numerous awards, in 2022, The United Nations named him a ‘Champion of the Earth’. That sums him up, really.
Yet, despite the challenges facing the planet, Sir David is also the first to share how aweinspiring earth is. In this book, you will find many quotes that will leave you feeling more positive and hopeful about our collective future. So, read on to get motivated!
Climate Change
David Attenborough Lines to Live By
‘It is, surely, our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth.’