Earth

LoveReading Says

Earth is based on the BBC programme, and tells us the most fascinating and beautiful story of our planet, it comes with a warning yet builds hope for the future. Stunning photography lies within (with the credits to be found at the end), along with graphs and illustrations that help to build a brilliantly vivid picture. Chris Packham and Andrew Cohen have come together to tell a story, one that should be read and heard by all. The majority of this rich and diverse book doesn’t feature humanity, and when we arrived at that point I almost winced. The section on extinction is heartbreaking yet hopeful, and for me eye-opening: “We have an odd relationship with extinction… the truth is, life thrives off it. It’s a critical part of the process that powers the evolution of new life forms on Earth”. We can also learn from the catastrophic events of the past: “a story that can teach us much about the future of the world we see changing so drastically today”. Most telling is: “Do we really want those sorts of extinctions on our conscience”, “we are changing the planet and its climate with full knowledge and understanding of the consequences”. This isn’t just a coffee table book (though it is a stunner), this is provocative and positive, and important reading. It doesn’t feel as though you are learning as you explore, though it is likely you will exclaim aloud as you discover something new. I have quite fallen in love with Earth, and proclaim it a LoveReading Star Book and Liz Pick of the Month. I can recommend Earth to all, if ever you find yourself wanting to hug a book, it’s this one.

Liz Robinson

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