Mud, Sweat and Tears: The Phenomenal Number One Bestseller

· Random House
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'Well told, personable, fast-paced, and undoubtedly a fascinating read' Daily Telegraph

Gripping, moving and wildly exhilarating, Mud, Sweat and Tears is a must-read for adrenalin junkies and armchair adventurers alike.


Bear Grylls is a man who has always sought the ultimate in adventure. Growing up on the Isle of Wight, he was taught by his father to sail and climb at an early age. As a teenager he found identity and purpose through both mountaineering and martial arts, which led the young adventurer to the foothills of the mighty Himalaya and a grandmaster's karate training camp in Japan.

On returning home, he embarked upon the notoriously gruelling selection course for the British Special Forces to join 21 SAS - a journey that was to push him to the very limits of physical and mental endurance.

Then, in a horrific free-fall parachuting accident, Bear broke his back in three places. It was touch and go whether he would ever walk again. However, only eighteen months later Bear became one of the youngest ever climbers to scale Everest, aged only twenty-three. But this was just the beginning of his many extraordinary adventures . . .

Known and admired by millions, Bear Grylls has survived where few would dare to go.

Readers are calling Mud, Sweat and Tears:

'Extraordinary'
'Inspirational'
'Heart pounding'
'Awe-inspiring'
'A breath of fresh air'
'Thrilling'
'Courageous'

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4.5
342 reviews
Beyonder
October 6, 2022
He is the man who is killing ecosystem without any reason just to telling some fools about survival techniques ,. Wild Frank is best he save animal ........
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A Google user
June 20, 2012
This book is an incredibly personal insight into bears life. From early days to college and to sas selection. Then tells the story of how he came to be doing his shows. The book highlights how much of a family man he is, how determined he has always been, as well as how he gets nervous speaking in public and his personal insecurities. Very honest, moving, funny and i just couldnt put it down. Some brilliant photos of his life. Overall the book has made me an even bigger bear fan. If thats possible! Buy it!!
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A Google user
October 24, 2012
Not the most well written book but the content more than compensates! It's the best book I have read in a very long time. I love bear grylls!
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About the author

Bear Grylls' prime-time TV adventure series are some of the most watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers in over 200 countries. Bear has authored twelve books, including the international bestseller Mud, Sweat and Tears, which has been translated into thirteen languages and was voted the most influential book in China in 2012.

He originally served as a Trooper with 21 SAS, as part of the UK Reserve Special Forces, and subsequently led many record-breaking expeditions to the world's extremes, raising millions of pounds for children's charities. In recognition of this Bear was made an honorary Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy as well as a Colonel in the elite Royal Marines Commandos. In 2009, Bear took over as the youngest ever Chief Scout to the Scouting Association, acting as a figurehead to 30 million Scouts around the globe.

He lives with his wife, Shara, and their three sons, Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry, on a Dutch barge in London and on a small remote island off the coast of Wales.

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