“An electrifying, many-faceted masterwork.”—Booklist
The beloved explorer Jacques Cousteau witnessed firs... read full description
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Feb 13, 2011
Scott
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Along with Marlin Perkins, Jacques Cousteau was one of the guys to spark my interest in the natural environment when I was a kid. So I cut him a little slack for this overly preachy book.
It seems to be Cousteau's answer to the question "what would you like your epitaph to read?" In that sense, it meets expectations - the book provides insight into the man as well as his message - think long-term and think of conservation of resources rather than short term gain. It is a More...
It seems to be Cousteau's answer to the question "what would you like your epitaph to read?" In that sense, it meets expectations - the book provides insight into the man as well as his message - think long-term and think of conservation of resources rather than short term gain. It is a More...
Jul 01, 2011
Tommy
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Saw this in the bargain bin at Book People in Austin - a great store - and thought it'd make a great read for an upcoming work trip to Puerto Rico. I was not disappointed in the least either.
It was full of great little stories and insights into Cousteau's thoughts on managing people, risk, environmentalism, and surprisingly, his antinuclear advocacy. As a kid I remember his awesome underwater specials and Nat Geo spreads but did not know anything about his stance against nuclear waste More...
It was full of great little stories and insights into Cousteau's thoughts on managing people, risk, environmentalism, and surprisingly, his antinuclear advocacy. As a kid I remember his awesome underwater specials and Nat Geo spreads but did not know anything about his stance against nuclear waste More...
Jun 04, 2011
Erica Leigh
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I came across this book on the bargain shelf and picked it up because I have fond memories of watching The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau as a child and thought it would be interesting to read more about him. Though not the autobiography I was expecting, I found the book fascinating. It is part history, part nature conservancy, part political – it is at times prophetic (fifteen years ago Cousteau projected a catastrophic nuclear event due to plants in Japan being built on fault lines) an
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Dec 31, 2010
F.S.
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I'm a big admirer of Cousteau. The book is a testament to the way an older generation went out into the world on behalf of humanity, for service instead of for personal gain. His own stories are fantastic and I wish there were more of them - I wasn't so taken with his more general discussions of things like nuclear power, for example. But still obviously such an inspirational man. Well worth looking at.
Jan 13, 2010
one time, my brother did a project on jacques cousteau, meaning i had to do a project on jacques cousteau (because i am only slightly more focused than he and my mom made me), but i didn't mind this one because jacques cousteau is really really cool.
Sep 11, 2008
Bobby
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Cousteau's last book (I believe) is also an excellent introduction to his beliefs and views when it comes to things like protecting the oceans, the dangers of nuclear power, and issue of politics versus science when it comes to making public policy. Although some may find this a bit too dry, I enjoyed Cousteau's sardonic but intelligent commentary--very well supported by facts and numbers--exposing the hypocrisy and shortsightedness of politicians. He also peppers his intellectual analysis with
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Feb 12, 2009
Bettie
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I have become rather bored with the soapbox rantings.
The solution to pollution is dilution.
Jacques Cousteau, way to go!
The solution to pollution is dilution.
Jacques Cousteau, way to go!
May 07, 2008
Jacques Cousteau was born in what he called "a lucky place in time," the dawning of a technological age in which lone explorers, scientists and researchers were limited only by their own imaginations.
Anything seemed possible then, and Cousteau himself was driven by relentless curiosity about everything around him.
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Anything seemed possible then, and Cousteau himself was driven by relentless curiosity about everything around him.
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http://thetyee.ca/Books/2008/02/05/Coust...
Mar 10, 2009
Lee at All Ears
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This memoir by the legendary scientist, explorer and environmental advocate speaks to both his passions. He captivates with stores of his pioneering exploration of the underworld, and he shocks with his accounts of the destructive impact humans have had on the once virgin seas. Both amazing and disturbing. The Human, the Orchid, and the Octopus by Jacques Cousteau
Nov 13, 2007
Ok, I admit this caught my eye because it has octopus in the title, but that's not the only reason. Besides, everyone knows that Jacques Cousteau is a total bad-ass, and we seriously could use some of his wisdom around here lately...Especially at that damn press conference. Where is the Captain when we need him?!
Oct 23, 2011
Isabelle
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I am listening to it. The reader is fabulous. The book, so far, fascinating. Amazing person this Mr Cousteau !
I'm now finished, and I enjoyed every minutes...the stories, the facts, the thought provoking messages... I recommend it even though it is somewhat old.
I'm now finished, and I enjoyed every minutes...the stories, the facts, the thought provoking messages... I recommend it even though it is somewhat old.
Mar 21, 2008
Caroline
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Very good - depressing as all get out but an interesting read. It is a bit dry at points which made it hard to read but that's my only quibble.
Mar 07, 2008
Rebecca
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Interesting anecdotes...a very intimidating look at pollution and destruction of sea life.
Apr 17, 2008
Amber
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i always loved watching his films(and still do) so i was excited to read this.
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