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Bear Grylls: Two All-Action Adventures: Facing Up - Facing the Frozen Ocean
A collection combining two of Bear Grylls' most exciting adventures – Facing Up and Facing the Frozen Ocean.
At extreme altitude youth holds no advantage over experience, and it is generally acknowledged that younger climbers have more difficulty coping with the adverse effects of mountaineering. Nevertheless, only two years after breaking his back in a free-fall parachuting accident, Bear Grylls overcame severe weather conditions, fatigue, dehydration and a last minute illness to stand on top of the world's highest mountain. Facing Up is the story of his adventure, his courage and humour, his friendship and faith.
It started out as a carefully calculated attempt to complete the first unassisted crossing of the frozen north Atlantic in a rigid inflatable boat. It became a terrifying battle against storm-force winds, crashing waves and icebergs as large as cathedrals. Starting from the remote north Canadian coastline, Grylls and his crew crossed the infamous Labrador Sea, pushed on through ice-strewn waters to Greenland and then found themselves isolated in a perfect storm 400 miles from Iceland. Compelling, vivid and inspirational, Facing the Frozen Ocean will appeal to Bear Grylls many readers and win him many more.
At extreme altitude youth holds no advantage over experience, and it is generally acknowledged that younger climbers have more difficulty coping with the adverse effects of mountaineering. Nevertheless, only two years after breaking his back in a free-fall parachuting accident, Bear Grylls overcame severe weather conditions, fatigue, dehydration and a last minute illness to stand on top of the world's highest mountain. Facing Up is the story of his adventure, his courage and humour, his friendship and faith.
It started out as a carefully calculated attempt to complete the first unassisted crossing of the frozen north Atlantic in a rigid inflatable boat. It became a terrifying battle against storm-force winds, crashing waves and icebergs as large as cathedrals. Starting from the remote north Canadian coastline, Grylls and his crew crossed the infamous Labrador Sea, pushed on through ice-strewn waters to Greenland and then found themselves isolated in a perfect storm 400 miles from Iceland. Compelling, vivid and inspirational, Facing the Frozen Ocean will appeal to Bear Grylls many readers and win him many more.
- GenresBiographyNonfiction
628 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
About the author
Bear Grylls
347 books873 followersBear 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 on the Isle of Wight, 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. Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places, and after enduring months in military rehabilitation, Bear went on to become one of the youngest ever climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Bear went on to star in Discovery Channel's Emmy nominated Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor TV series, which has become one of the most watched shows on the planet. Off screen, Bear has lead record-breaking expeditions, from Antarctica to the Arctic, which in turn have raised over £2.5million for children around the world. In recognition of his expertise and service, Bear was appointed as the youngest ever Chief Scout to 28 million Scouts worldwide, awarded an honorary commission as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy, and has authored 10 books, including To My Sons.
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January 31, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed reading both books. Easy to read, lots of facts and detail without becoming boring. Gives an insight into his personality and what drives him.
September 26, 2018
This man is such an inspiration..!!
March 17, 2020
Great reads!
August 5, 2020
A great read, filled with adventure and near-death experiences!
July 8, 2021
Adventurous, remarkably chilling, and exciting!!
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April 23, 2023
Breathtaking ! I am a fan now! Facing Up is a must read for everyone!
April 11, 2014
"Two All-Action Adventures" is a very fitting title for this book! Bear tells the story of him climbing to the summit of Mount Everest at the age of 23, just two years after breaking his back in a free fall parachute accident. The second story is about the record attempt in a inflatable boat unassisted across the north Atlantic.
Both stories are well told, Bear is good at recounting his adventures, and keep you wanting to read more. Well worth reading for some thrilling adventure and getting in the mind of a magnificent man.
Both stories are well told, Bear is good at recounting his adventures, and keep you wanting to read more. Well worth reading for some thrilling adventure and getting in the mind of a magnificent man.
April 12, 2015
Awesome "along for the ride" description of his ascent onto Everest - and how tough it really would be. And then, the 2nd book was his trip across the North Atlantic - in a rubber boat. Incredible tales of adversity and conquering fears (and a lot of LUCK)...
July 13, 2014
Riveting. Scattered leadership principles throughout, peppered w references to faith and Christian worldview.
August 13, 2016
My first Bear Grylls - the man's a total inspiration. Reading again with my daughters.
September 21, 2016
(June 18th - July 2nd, 2016)
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