


Then, in a horrific free-fall parachuting accident, Bear broke his back in three places. 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. 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.

Growing up on the Isle of Wight, he was taught by his father to sail and climb at an early age. Gripping, moving and wildly exhilarating, Mud, Sweat and Tears is a must-read for adrenalin junkies and armchair adventurers alike.īear Grylls is a man who has always sought the ultimate in adventure. 'Well told, personable, fast-paced, and undoubtedly a fascinating read' Daily Telegraph The number-one bestseller, now available in paperback.
