‘Facing Up’ by Bear Grylls

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"Facing Up: A Remarkable Journey to the Summit of Mount Everest" is an inspiring piece by British adventurer Bear Grylls, that was first published in 2000 and a memoir of Grylls's journey to the summit of Mount Everest at the age of 23.

 

The book tells the story of his climb, highlighting the challenges he faced getting the funding, the people he met, and the experiences he had on the mountain.

 

The book is captivating, and Grylls is a talented storyteller, with a great ability to convey the intensity and danger of climbing the world's highest mountain. He provides a detailed account of the physical and mental challenges he faced, as well as the logistics and planning that went into the expedition. He also shares some of the lessons he learned about leadership, teamwork, and perseverance.

 

In sum, Grylls's writing is engaging and evocative, and he captures the beauty and majesty of Mount Everest, as well as the intensity and danger of climbing it. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in summiting the world’s highest mountain.


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Chris Shirley MA FRGS

About the Author: Chris is the founder of Hiatus.Design, a website design and branding studio that works with brands all over the world, a former Royal Marines officer and former risk advisor to the BBC.

Chris has travelled in over 60 countries, is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS), a Guinness World Record holder for rowing over 3500 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, a Marathon des Sables finisher, and has worked with Hollywood actors, world–renowned musical artists and TV personalities!

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