Inspire, Ben Fogle
Inspire, Ben Fogle
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Inspire

Author: Ben Fogle

Narrator: Ben Fogle

Unabridged: 7 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/15/2020


Synopsis

The latest adventure from bestselling author Ben Fogle explores what we can learn from nature about living well and living wild. What can rowing across the Atlantic teach us about boredom and about patience? Can coming down from Everest take more resilience than climbing up in the first place? How can the isolation of the South Pole highlight what’s most important? And how can we tap into the same reflective state in our daily lives? Writing during the unprecedented period of the coronavirus pandemic and drawing on a wealth of personal stories, Ben reflects on the significance of nature to all our lives and shows us how we can benefit from living a little more wild. Drawing on his greatest adventures, he shares what his time spent in the wilderness has taught him about life. Ranging across seas, icecaps, jungles and deserts, Ben’s stories are filled with wonder and struggle, with animals, adventure, wilderness, friendships, unexpected acts of kindness and heroism, and are bursting with inspiration directly from nature. Ben’s epic stories reveal a new side to his adventures and show how everyone can find meaning in the wilderness, even if it’s just outside their front door. Full of exciting adventures and practical guidance, this primer on positivity is a story about overcoming obstacles, surpassing your expectations and inspiring your journey of adventure.

Reviews

Pause, reflect and what did I just listen to? Ok you would think, ah yes, another one of these inspirational books, just saying the same thing, with the same uplifting phrases, well yes, .... but wait a minute, not so fast ... and that's it ... although I did do a heap of cleaning around the house w......more

Goodreads review by Jovi

Ben Fogle este, cel puțin în Marea Britanie, un cunoscut realizator de televiziune, fiind prezent pe Channel 5, ITV, BBC, National Geographic. Dar mai presus de acest lucru, este un aventurier, un explorator, un om care sare dintr-o aventură în alta. A fost, pe rând, „naufragiat” timp de un an pe o......more

Goodreads review by Helen

This was the first of Ben's books I have read and apart from it seeming to have been written in a bit of a rush, I enjoyed it. I was familiar with his some of his expeditions but mainly with his trips to see the wild folk. The book is divided into the aspects of wilderness by rivers, mountains, dese......more

Goodreads review by Anouk

I read this immediately after "The Accidental Adventurer" and found myself scrolling through what felt like repetition and also more of a manifesto. I'd love to have read way more about the "wild people" that he got to meet over the years........more

Goodreads review by Lauren

I love Ben and his adventures. Some inspiring things to think about while stuck in lockdown and how to keep positive and keep life in perspective. Another good read from Ben. I hope there are many more!......more


Quotes

‘Excellent’ The Times ‘Explores what we can all gain from living wild, while reflecting on meaningful encounters with nature’ Sunday Express S magazine Praise for Ben Fogle ‘A peak performance from our favourite adventurer’ Telegraph ‘Ben Fogle has achieved something noble and profound’ Guardian ‘Written with wit and affection, this light-hearted, yetstirring narrative entertains and inspires with equal measure’ Countryside Magazine ‘Funny, entertaining and really rather inspiring, too’ Daily Mail 'A great escapade told with refreshing frankness' Independent on Sunday ‘Passionate and well-researched’ Tatler ‘Fogle's typical adventure-style storytelling keeps the narrative light and entertaining’ Independent