Super Short Summary

A Life on Our Planet, by David Attenborough, is part memoir and part call to action, urging readers to address the ecological crisis. Attenborough recounts his life as a naturalist and highlights humanity’s impact on the Earth, projecting a grim future if trends continue. He advocates for sustainable practices and rewilding efforts to avert environmental disaster and preserve biodiversity. The book discusses climate change, natural disasters, extreme heat, and hunger threatening humanity and Earth’s future.