Facing Up: A Remarkable Journey to the Summit of Mount Everest

by Bear Grylls (Author), Bear Grylls (Author), Bear Grylls (Author), Rev. Colonel David Cooper (Foreword)

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  'Bear Grylls, the youngest person to ascend Everest, did so after many months recovering from a broken back. He writes convincingly of fear and doubt. This is an honest and compelling story' - Ranulph Fiennes. 'As exquisitely stark and inspiring as the bare crags of Everest itself. Honesty shines from the pages, Bear's indomitable spirit encouraging you on through threat of frostbite and avalanche until you are at the summit, breathlessly sharing in his triumph' - Benedict Allen. ' Facing Up is the thrilling true story of a remarkable young climber, who made it to the top of the world. I warmly commend it to you' - George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury.

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  At the age of twenty-three, Bear Grylls became one of the youngest Britons to reach the summit of Mount Everest. 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 freefall 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. No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime . ( Independent ). Bear's tale is by turns hilarious and horrific . ( Daily Telegraph ). Written with refreshing humility, this is a briskly told account, not of conquering Everest, but of realizing its power . ( Daily Mail ). A remarkable tale . ( Daily Express ).