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Bear Grylls spent three years with the British Special Forces. During this time he had a horrendous parachuting accident in southern Africa, breaking his back in three places. Two years later he overcame the odds to become one of the youngest British climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest, and this story forms the basis for his bestselling memoir, Facing Up. Looking for another adventure, Bear tackled the treacherous North Atlantic seas in Facing the Frozen Ocean. Bear Grylls is one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure and one of the most successful motivational speakers on the world circuit.

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No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime. * Independent *
Bear's tale is by turns hilarious and horrific. * Daily Telegraph *
Written with refreshing humility, this is a briskly told account, not of conquering Everest, but of realizing its power. * Daily Mail *
A remarkable tale. * Daily Express *

Facing Up

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      Publisher Pan Macmillan
      Published 5 August 2011
      ISBN-13 9780330392266
      978-0330392266
      ISBN-10 0330392263
      Also in:
      Biography Autobiography: sport True stories of heroism, and endu True stories of survival of abuse and injustice Books by Bear Grylls

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Bear Grylls spent three years with the British Special Forces. During this time he had a horrendous parachuting accident in southern Africa, breaking his back in three places. Two years later he overcame the odds to become one of the youngest British climbers ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest, and this story forms the basis for his bestselling memoir, Facing Up. Looking for another adventure, Bear tackled the treacherous North Atlantic seas in Facing the Frozen Ocean. Bear Grylls is one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure and one of the most successful motivational speakers on the world circuit.

      Trade Review
      No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime. * Independent *
      Bear's tale is by turns hilarious and horrific. * Daily Telegraph *
      Written with refreshing humility, this is a briskly told account, not of conquering Everest, but of realizing its power. * Daily Mail *
      A remarkable tale. * Daily Express *

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