David Suzuki: The Autobiography facts for kids

David Suzuki: The Autobiography is a book written by the famous Canadian scientist and TV host, David Suzuki. It came out in 2006. This book tells the story of his life, especially what happened after his first autobiography, Metamorphosis, was published in 1987. David Suzuki writes about his childhood, his time in school, and his career in broadcasting. Later, he shares his thoughts on important topics like climate change, his travels to places like Brazil and Papua New Guinea, and how he started the David Suzuki Foundation. He often connects his childhood experiences to his work today.

This book is David Suzuki's 43rd book, and he said it would be his last. People who reviewed the book said it was honest and charming. They liked how he shared his ideas, even if some stories were simple. His science background makes the book very clear and thoughtful.

The book was very popular! It was #1 on the Maclean's best-seller list for four weeks. It also spent six weeks on The Globe and Mail's list. In 2007, the book won two awards. It received the Libris Award for Non-Fiction Book of the Year. It also won the British Columbia Booksellers' Choice Award. The publishers, Greystone Books and Douglas & McIntyre, won an award for their great marketing.

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  David Suzuki in 2009