A Survival Guide for Life

· Random House
4.3
130 reviews
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Life in the wild teaches us invaluable lessons. Extreme situations force us to seize opportunities, face up to dangers and rely on our instincts. But living a purpose-driven, impactful life can be an even greater challenge...

In A Survival Guide for Life, Bear Grylls shares the hard-earned lessons he's learned from some of the harshest environments on earth.

How do you keep going when all the odds are stacked against you?

How can you inspire a team to follow you in spite of obvious danger?

What are the most important skills to learn if you really want to achieve your maximum potential?

Bear's instantly inspiring tales from his adventures in all four corners of the globe include his personal life lessons you will never forget. We're all capable of living life more boldly and of having more fun along the way. Here's to your own great adventure!


What readers are saying about A Survival Guide For Life:

***** 'Inspiring stuff sure to put a fire in anybody's belly after reading it.'
***** 'A wonderful man with a warm soul, who has lived what he delivers in this book. An uplifting and rewarding read.'
***** 'This book encourages you to be yourself, survive in difficult periods of your life and to follow your heart.'

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4.3
130 reviews
Samantha Bryce
December 24, 2017
It pointed out my flaws and strong points. Inspirational stories to motivate you and capture the imagination. What a great guide to life everyone should read this book.
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Regera Vo
December 6, 2014
I am a fan of Bear Grylls and I have found his books for a long time. But now I found it. I'm sure that every fan of Bear Grylls always wanna read his books. It's the wonderful book.
6 people found this review helpful
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Ben Steele
March 31, 2013
Everyone can learn something about themselves after reading this book. After suffering an amputation of my leg this book has helped me stay positive, look forward to life whatever it throws at us and grasp every opportunity that comes our way.
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About the author

Bear Grylls' prime-time TV adventure series are some of the most watched shows on the planet, reaching an estimated 1.2 billion viewers in over 200 countries. Bear has authored twelve books, including the international bestseller Mud, Sweat and Tears, which has been translated into thirteen languages and was voted the most influential book in China in 2012.

He originally served as a Trooper with 21 SAS, as part of the UK Reserve Special Forces, and subsequently led many record-breaking expeditions to the world's extremes, raising millions of pounds for children's charities. In recognition of this Bear was made an honorary Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy as well as a Colonel in the elite Royal Marines Commandos. In 2009, Bear took over as the youngest ever Chief Scout to the Scouting Association, acting as a figurehead to 30 million Scouts around the globe.

He lives with his wife, Shara, and their three sons, Jesse, Marmaduke and Huckleberry, on a Dutch barge in London and on a small remote island off the coast of Wales.

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