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cdobbertin's review against another edition
4.0
This book was well-written and tied in together the backstories of Sharkwater that Rob created along with the reasons to care about the planet and how to help. It was a little slow getting started, but once you got into it more, I couldn't put it down, especially in regards to how he got some of the shots he did for Sharkwater! I would say watch the documentary Sharkwater first, then read this book, and then go watch REvolution. I know, no one ever gives the advice to watch a movie before a book, but it ties really nicely together.
alexauthorshay's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a little ashamed of myself for taking so long to get this book read when Rob Stewart is so influential to me and I'm obsessed with his documentaries.
I agree with some other reviews already on here that the amount of time focused on his life is to the detriment of the title; while I did expect this to be autobiographical, I figured more time would be spent on the making of Sharkwater and Revolution. It was interesting to know his background and what motivated him as a child growing up, the experiences he had, etc, but (as also pointed out in other reviews) there is a bit of repetitiveness to it and it's so scattered I don't entirely follow the timeline. It doesn't sound completely linear but Stewart doesn't always give set ages for when things happen, making things blurry.
The reason I give this such a high rating, though, is that it adds some extra background to his documentaries, and to other things going on in his life at the time that don't--or couldn't--make it into the documentaries. And, most importantly, the part that comes after. Stewart's personal manifesto, his future plans, and things he set in motion for the betterment of the planet.
I am sad to say I couldn't find out anything about the app he mentions, or the yearly reports of every country that one of his two organizations is supposed to do. It feels like a lot of the momentum Rob built died when he did, and it's crushing. I'm always checking for updates on Sharkwater: Extinction and truly hope that those who Rob was important to don't let the loss cloud over the contributions they could still make on his behalf.
#RIPRobStewart #SharksAreFriends
I agree with some other reviews already on here that the amount of time focused on his life is to the detriment of the title; while I did expect this to be autobiographical, I figured more time would be spent on the making of Sharkwater and Revolution. It was interesting to know his background and what motivated him as a child growing up, the experiences he had, etc, but (as also pointed out in other reviews) there is a bit of repetitiveness to it and it's so scattered I don't entirely follow the timeline. It doesn't sound completely linear but Stewart doesn't always give set ages for when things happen, making things blurry.
The reason I give this such a high rating, though, is that it adds some extra background to his documentaries, and to other things going on in his life at the time that don't--or couldn't--make it into the documentaries. And, most importantly, the part that comes after. Stewart's personal manifesto, his future plans, and things he set in motion for the betterment of the planet.
I am sad to say I couldn't find out anything about the app he mentions, or the yearly reports of every country that one of his two organizations is supposed to do. It feels like a lot of the momentum Rob built died when he did, and it's crushing. I'm always checking for updates on Sharkwater: Extinction and truly hope that those who Rob was important to don't let the loss cloud over the contributions they could still make on his behalf.
#RIPRobStewart #SharksAreFriends
gpapish's review against another edition
5.0
A. Must read for every human. We are running out of time to preserve this earth for our future generations. An autobiography told in a most engaging manner-Rob loves the creatures most of us fear. He shows us how time on this earth as we know it is growing short. To find put how you can help READ THE BOOK!
krys's review against another edition
4.0
I got this book once I heard the news of his death. I first heard about Rob Stewart when Revolution was released (2012 I believe?). I wish I had watched the movie and been more involved with his work while he was still alive. He leave a great legacy which I hope will live on through who he inspired.
That being said, this book was an interesting insight to his life, and how he got where he was at that point. It was inspiring to see how he used his power and knowledge for good with the optimism I certainly look up to. This book was not well-written (with regards to grammar mistakes), but the story it told was worth it.
Some parts of the story pained me to readsuch as when he said "when I have kids..." when we know the unfortunate future. Or when he was describing his heartbreak pulling at the side of the road to sob and cry- a human experience I applaud him for disclosing especially as a white, heterosexual male, breaking down the 'masculine' perspective.
You can tell he really wants you to love the ocean as he did, although some close calls made me feel uneasy (rebreather troubles, almost getting bent, the usual diving horror).
It pains me that he left the world too soon, but he died doing what he loved, and I hope the world follows to fight for what he sacrificed his life for to make the world a better place.
That being said, this book was an interesting insight to his life, and how he got where he was at that point. It was inspiring to see how he used his power and knowledge for good with the optimism I certainly look up to. This book was not well-written (with regards to grammar mistakes), but the story it told was worth it.
Some parts of the story pained me to read
You can tell he really wants you to love the ocean as he did, although some close calls made me feel uneasy (rebreather troubles, almost getting bent, the usual diving horror).
It pains me that he left the world too soon, but he died doing what he loved, and I hope the world follows to fight for what he sacrificed his life for to make the world a better place.
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