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Mud, Sweat and Tears

By Bear Grylls

From broken back to Everest peak – how did Bear Grylls beat the odds?

inspirational gripping adventurous

Genres

Biography Adventure Non-fiction

What is Mud, Sweat and Tears about?

Bear Grylls recounts his journey from a childhood on the Isle of Wight, learning to sail and climb, through his teenage years of mountaineering and martial arts. He details his rigorous training with the British Special Forces, a life-threatening parachuting accident that broke his back, and his remarkable recovery leading to his ascent of Mount Everest at twenty-three. This autobiography offers an insight into the resilience and determination that define his adventurous life.

About the author

Bear Grylls is an adventurer, television presenter, and author. He is best known for his exciting survival show 'Man vs. Wild', where he explores wild places and shows how to stay safe outdoors. Bear also writes adventure books for children, inspiring young readers to be brave, adventurous, and to love nature.

Pages

340 pages

Reading age

Teen/Young Adult (12-18)

This edition

2012

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