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The weird and wonderful true story of a national treasure in the making
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Ben Fogle's life to date has been action-packed to say the least. He has rowed across the Atlantic, walked to the South Pole, run the Sahara and skated across Sweden. He has encountered remote tribespeople in deepest Papua New Guinea, caused a Boeing 747 to dump £100k of fuel before making an emergency landing in Sao Paolo, and been mistaken for Prince William on numerous occasions. He has chased a tarantula round his back garden, survived a flesh-eating tropical disease that required two months of chemotherapy and been bitten by a rabid dog.
So how did a cripplingly shy, geeky, perennially homesick boy end up doing all this? Ben's still not entirely sure himself, but this glorious book tells his story and will undoubtedly strike a chord with anyone who puzzles about their life, and how to live it differently.
This is not just another tale of derring-do for its own sake. Rather it's a book about defying expectations, conquering shyness, battling laziness and, just occasionally, winning.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a lovely collection of anecdotal stories - a kind of memoir with a difference. Ben's had a pretty amazing life and he tells a very good story. The Accidental Adventurer is easy to read and his tales inspired, amused and moved me. Ben's writing seems to improve with each book he publishes and this is no exception. I've been a fan of his TV career and thought I'd know most of the stories, but there are great accounts of hilarious travel experiences, and feats of endurance that weren't recorded on TV. A brilliant read, I can't recommend it highly enough.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I can just about remember Ben when he first came onto our screens on the BBC's CASTAWAY programme, over a decade ago. His down to earth style attracted me, and since then I have tended to follow his career. I loved the series, EXTREME DREAMS, and enjoyed seeing him race to the Pole with James Cracknell and Ed Coats. So, when I saw that he had brought out THE ACCIDENTAL ADVENTURER, I jumped on it.
Biographies can be either very good, or very bad. And, even if the person you are reading about was a favourite to begin with, an autobiography which is written with honesty can sometimes sully your perception of that person. Happily, I can say that now I have finished Ben's book, I still see him in the same light as I did before I began the book.
The premise behind this autobiography is for Ben to explain how he went from being an awkward, geeky, shy young man into a seemingly confident, adventure loving thrill seeker. But, most importantly, how he came to this accidentally. He does this with humour, humility and compassion and an openness which reveals that he really is as down to earth as he comes across on his shows.
I really enjoyed this book. The ending seemed to suggest that there may be a follow-up, looking at how he became an accidental naturalist - I really hope this is the case, as that should also be an interesting read.
Would recommend this to anyone who loves Ben. Am really looking forward to seeing him this Saturday at Cheltenham now!
Biographies can be either very good, or very bad. And, even if the person you are reading about was a favourite to begin with, an autobiography which is written with honesty can sometimes sully your perception of that person. Happily, I can say that now I have finished Ben's book, I still see him in the same light as I did before I began the book.
The premise behind this autobiography is for Ben to explain how he went from being an awkward, geeky, shy young man into a seemingly confident, adventure loving thrill seeker. But, most importantly, how he came to this accidentally. He does this with humour, humility and compassion and an openness which reveals that he really is as down to earth as he comes across on his shows.
I really enjoyed this book. The ending seemed to suggest that there may be a follow-up, looking at how he became an accidental naturalist - I really hope this is the case, as that should also be an interesting read.
Would recommend this to anyone who loves Ben. Am really looking forward to seeing him this Saturday at Cheltenham now!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A really good read - even for the unadventurous! Ben gives a heartfelt account of his astounding adventures which leave you motivated to make the most out of life. Love the back cover too!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A fantastic read!
Whilst searching around for a decent book to read the other day, I came across quite a few books. This was one of them. Read more
Published 21 days ago by SjBs
Unbelievable - literally
Was I impressed by these achievements? -yes.
Did I find the detail believable ? - no
Were there inconsistancies that spoilt the book for me? - yes
Did I find the detail believable ? - no
Were there inconsistancies that spoilt the book for me? - yes
Published 23 days ago by Critic
Brilliant book
I wasn't a fan of Ben Fogle at all before i read this book. I bought it because i like anything to do with adventurers.
After having read it i realise what a character Ben is. Read more
After having read it i realise what a character Ben is. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Helen Jennings
Loved it!
Really enjoyed reading this book. Bens humility shone through, he doesn't take himself too seriously at all, in fact in most of the bizarre competitions he finds himself in, he... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jack Calder
Brilliant present
A wonderful gift for my brother, and I can't wait to borrow it off him to read it for myself!
Published 4 months ago by L. Moore
An inspiring read
I really enjoyed this book. Ben has a very easy style of writing and you can 'hear' his voice as you read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. Willott
Briliant Book
Fogles books have just got better and better. This one, tells us all we want to know. Everything he did before he became the Ben we know, as well as delving deeper into the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Adventure Junkie
Great read
Ben Fogle's journeys have taken him from Portsmouth to action packed adventures in Costa Rica, Croatia, Peru ( to name but a few ) and finally onwards to a starring role in... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Matt, London
accidental adventurer
i bought this for my friend she said that it is better than she thought she didmt realise that he had done so much and finds it hard to put down
Published 6 months ago by 189appalosa
"Accidental"
A lovely book, I was amazed at all the things Ben has done! Written with kindness & compassion, it is so "Ben" I could almost hear his voice reading it!! Read more
Published 7 months ago by sue
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