Never give up : my life in the wild /

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Admired by millions as the star of Man vs. Wild and the acclaimed NGC series Running Wild , global adventurer Bear Grylls has explored places few would dare to go. Now, he shares time-honored lessons for leading an adventurous life through stories drawn from his personal experiences, as well as encounters with a diverse group of celebrities who have participated in his wildly popular television shows.

Inthese inspiring pages, Grylls chronicles his life since stepping onto the small screen, taking readers on his most famous adventures, sharing stories from his favorite expeditions, and capturing his hairiest survival challenges. The followup to the internationally best-selling Mud, Sweat and Tears , this new autobiography goes behind the scenes on infamous Man vs. Wild shoots and provides an insight into what it's really like to "Run Wild" with guests including President Obama, Roger Federer, and Julia Roberts.

Along the way, Bear explores the valuable lessons he's learned in the wild, opens up about his most personal challenges and achievements, and celebrates the true value of adventure and the enduring importance of courage, kindness, and resilience. Written for outdoor enthusiasts and armchair adventurers alike, Never Give Up offers an inspiring path to help readers live their best lives.

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Publishers Weekly Review

Grylls (Mud, Sweat and Tears), star of Man vs. Wild, looks back at the "greatest hits" of his career as a professional adventurer in this exhilarating autobiography. With a laconic sense of humor, he takes fans behind the scenes of his show and how it's impacted his life--including being "asked more times than is imaginable, do I really drink my own urine?" (He has, on occasion, but only "in the name of survival.") Just as enthralling are recollections of his encounters with some of the world's most powerful figures--such as when he recounts the mind-boggling logistics of having former president Obama on an episode of his show Running Wild (a "Running Wild Presidential Special"), and having to account for over 50 Secret Service agents. Doled out in short, punchy chapters that jump back and forth through time, Grylls's narrative never lets up as he shares his deep and abiding love for the natural world and hard-earned lessons from his travels ("Don't screw with polar bears"). And his humbleness is made evident throughout--from his giving thanks to the "many unseen kindnesses" of his shows' crews to his quotidian complaints about aging and annoyance "at how much it hurts to get up in the morning nowadays." Fans won't want to miss this. (Mar.)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Ex-special Forces soldier, karate black belt, high-altitude mountaineer and best-selling author Bear Grylls is the host of the popular Man vs. Wild show on the Discovery Channel. Bear was the youngest British climber to reach the summit of Mt. Everest and return alive. He was recently awarded an honorary commission as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy, and resides with his wife and son in London.