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A review by _elisebeth
Mud, Sweat and Tears by Bear Grylls
5.0
"Life doesn't often give us second chances. But if it does, be bloody grateful."
After reading this book I just want to give Bear a nice warm cup of tea, a cuddly blanket and let him rest for a minute.
The man is a true inspiration! This book follows his journey through childhood, the teen years and into early adulthood. From boarding school to the Special Forces to climbing Everest at 23 years old!
I can't think of the proper words to explain how amazing this book is; it just simply is! Bear doesn't hold back in detail and ensuring you get the message that he is trying to tell you through his experiences and it's refreshing and eye opening! This man has survived so many things that most of us wouldn't even dare think of doing and he is nothing but humble about it.
He admits to his recklessness, his mistakes and misjudgements that almost cost him his life over and over again, but he learns from it and that's enough to make me want to read on and on.
But I have to say my favourite part is when he talks about proposing to his wife; stark naked after they just went skinny dipping! Hilarious! The affection he has for his friends and family comes across so strongly and I love that about Bear, he's just a normal guy that amazing things have happened to and he doesn't forget that.
I could never, EVER, even imagine doing a quarter of what he has done and continues to do so I applaud him whole-heartedly for having that drive, spirit and ambition to follow his life long dreams.
After reading this book I just want to give Bear a nice warm cup of tea, a cuddly blanket and let him rest for a minute.
The man is a true inspiration! This book follows his journey through childhood, the teen years and into early adulthood. From boarding school to the Special Forces to climbing Everest at 23 years old!
I can't think of the proper words to explain how amazing this book is; it just simply is! Bear doesn't hold back in detail and ensuring you get the message that he is trying to tell you through his experiences and it's refreshing and eye opening! This man has survived so many things that most of us wouldn't even dare think of doing and he is nothing but humble about it.
He admits to his recklessness, his mistakes and misjudgements that almost cost him his life over and over again, but he learns from it and that's enough to make me want to read on and on.
But I have to say my favourite part is when he talks about proposing to his wife; stark naked after they just went skinny dipping! Hilarious! The affection he has for his friends and family comes across so strongly and I love that about Bear, he's just a normal guy that amazing things have happened to and he doesn't forget that.
I could never, EVER, even imagine doing a quarter of what he has done and continues to do so I applaud him whole-heartedly for having that drive, spirit and ambition to follow his life long dreams.