Mud, Sweat, and Tears, Bear Grylls
Mud, Sweat, and Tears, Bear Grylls
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Mud, Sweat, and Tears
The Autobiography

Author: Bear Grylls

Narrator: Tom Patrick Stephens

Unabridged: 9 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 05/01/2012


Synopsis

“Bear Grylls is a veritable superhero….The former UK Special Forces paratrooper has braved the world’s harshest environments.”
—Hampton Sides, Outside Magazine“Bear Grylls is one tough, crazy dude.”
—Washington PostAlready a #1 London Sunday Times Bestseller, Mud, Sweat, and Tears is the adrenaline-fueled autobiography of the mega-popular star of the hit survival series Man Vs. Wild, adventurer Bear Grylls. A former British Special Forces commando, a man who has always sought the ultimate in dangerous challenges, Bear’s true story reads like an outdoors action and adventure novel. But Bear’s story is true—full of breathtaking escapes and remarkable exploits that would make any Jack London or H. Ryder Haggard hero proud.

About Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls has become known around the world as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. His journey to this acclaim started in the UK, where his late father taught him to climb and sail. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Bear went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, serving with 21 SAS. It was here that he perfected many of the skills that his fans all over the world enjoy watching him pit against mother-nature.His TV show Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor became one of the most watched programmes on the planet with an estimated audience of 1.2 billion. He also hosts the hit adventure show 'Running Wild' on NBC in America, as well as 'The Island with Bear Grylls' & 'Bear's Wild weekends' for Channel 4 in the UK.He is currently the youngest ever Chief Scout to the UK Scout Association and is an honorary Lt-Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos.He has authored 14 books including the number one Bestseller: Mud, Sweat & Tears.


Reviews

Goodreads review by John on May 14, 2015

I was in a library yesterday and that face glared at me from a book stand. I couldn't resist. I'm already halfway through this and it's a cracking read. Bear isn't a gifted writer by any means, but his very honest, simple prose suits the story being told. I already knew a bit about Bear, as the army......more

Goodreads review by Steve on June 12, 2012

At first, it came across as being poorly written technically. But as the book wore on, I realized that he intended the book to come across as if he were speaking to an audience, not writing a book. Once I recognized his style, I appreciated the book for what it was and thoroughly liked it. Plenty of......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on November 17, 2022

"I remain loyal, though, to the belief, that those brave men and women who died during those months on Everest are the true heroes. They paid the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of their dreams. This must be their families' only relief." This nonsensical statement sums up this account by Bear Gryll......more

Goodreads review by David on July 12, 2021

An Inspiring Journey in the Life of One of the Most Inspiring Persons in Our Generation. Bear Grylls comes clean from childhoold to manhood. Readers learn about his childhood, family life and values, his time in the elite Special Air Service (SAS), expeditions into the wild and unknown, his love life......more

Goodreads review by L on March 26, 2015

Life’s journey and path isn’t always easy. It is that inner strength shining within the most unremarkable people that never fails to amaze. Bear Grylls’ candid autobiography exposes the man behind the celebrity façade; a man of immeasurable heart and soul. He is not perfect, flawless or fearless nor......more