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Bear Grylls is a man who has always sought the ultimate in adventure. Growing up on the Isle of Wight, he was taught by his father to sail and climb at an early age. Inevitably, it wasn't long before Bear was leading out-of-bounds night-climbing missions at school.
As a teenager, he found identity and purpose through both mountaineering and martial arts, which led the young adventurer to the foothills of the mighty Himalaya and a grandmaster's karate training camp in Japan. On returning home, he embarked upon the notoriously gruelling selection course for the British Special Forces to join 21 SAS - a journey that was to push him to the very limits of physical and mental endurance.
Then, in a horrific free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, Bear broke his back in three places. It was touch and go whether he would ever walk again. However, only eighteen months later and defying doctors' expectations, Bear became one of the youngest ever climbers to scale Everest, aged only twenty-three. But this was just the beginning of his many extraordinary adventures . . .
Known and admired by millions - whether from his global adventure TV series, as a bestselling author, or as Chief Scout to the Scouting Association - Bear Grylls has survived where few would dare to go. Now, for the first time, Bear tells the story of his action-packed life. Gripping, moving and wildly exhilarating, Mud, Sweat and Tears is a must-read for adrenalin junkies and armchair adventurers alike.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Mud, Sweat and Tears (Kindle Edition)
After watching Bear on TV and reading other stories I had to get this book. It's a truly aw Inspiring account of what fuels his passion for adventure. Starting with his remarkable family history through SAS(R) training whilst 'studying' at uni through his ferocious accent up everest and a personal heartfelt insight to his private life and what keeps him going through the rough times. This book will grab you from the beginning and won't let go it's an honest, inspiring and personal account of life and it's struggles that we all face in one way or another can be over come. It personally has helped me make some big decisions in my life as to follow your heart and your instinct and have self belief. If you want a true account of how life should be embraced or just want to learn more about the Bear then this book is for you.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth every penny,
This review is from: Mud, Sweat and Tears (Hardcover)
Excelent read couldnt put it down from the early days messing around to the important stuff like SAS selection. This is a must read for all not just Bear fans.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great adventurer, complete nutter,
By Sean "Sean" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mud, Sweat and Tears (Hardcover)
We all love a good action hero, particularly when they are real and Bear Grylls seems to fit the bill.So what of his tale of growing up, joining the SAS, THAT parachute jump and climbing Everest? Utterly brilliant and inspiring. I'm almost exactly a year younger than Bear and I've been an expedition leader and I still work all over the world, so I have an interest in what we might have in common and what is different. The answer is: he is far, far, far tougher. I've been to my limits and I know that I don't have a fraction of his mental resolve or physical resilience. Respect. I haven't seen much of his TV work, but I was intrigued by his back story. Bear very sensibly focuses on the key moments and adventures in his life up to his mid-twenties. This was a good call because once we get onto his more recent media stuff after he 'made it', I thought his story became less interesting and there are hints of false modesty - his ego is part of why he is damn good at what he does. This is probably unfair though. Bear has been through a hell of a lot and the success of the last 5-6 years probably still hasn't sunk in yet so the story of Bear Grylls the TV adventurer and charity champion probably needs to wait until there is a bit more distance and he can get a clearer perspective. I wonder what would happen if you had Bear, Bruce Parry, Ray Mears and Benedict Allen on an expedition together.... I guess they would either get on like a house on fire, or set fire to each other. That would be an expedition I'd train all year for. This book has inspired me to load up the backpack with a few more rocks and encyclopaedias before I head off to Uganda next month.....
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