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Born Survivor - Survival Techniques From The Most Dangerous Places On Earth: Bear Grylls


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Book Description

The world's ultimate survivor on how to stay alive in the most extreme and inhospitable places on the planet.
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Synopsis

Bear Grylls is no stranger to extremes. During a three-year stint in the SAS he was involved in a horrific parachuting accident in Africa and broke his back in three places. Months of rehabilitation followed but, never losing sight of his childhood dream of climbing Everest, Bear went on to become the youngest Briton ever to reach the summit and survive. It was a close-run thing, however, as during the descent he was almost killed in a crevasse, his life saved only by his team-mate and a rope. In 2003 Bear completed another world-record-breaking expedition, leading his team through freezing spray and icebergs across the North Atlantic Ocean in a small inflatable boat. More drama followed as Bear, a karate black belt, set out to show the viewers of Channel 4 what it is really like to complete the gruelling basic training of the Foreign Legion. Now, in Born Survivor which accompanies a brand new eight-part series for Channel 4, the world's ultimate survivor shows us how to stay alive in the most unforgiving conditions on Earth.

From crossing piranha-infested rivers and finding fresh food to building bush fires and fighting off grizzly bears - all manner of survival techniques from our most dangerous environments are covered. So, whether you find yourself stranded on a desert island in the Pacific, lost in the Lake District, or stuck in the snow on Greenland, once you've read this book, you too will be able to beat the elements and survive the wild.

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Bear Grylls is no stranger to extremes. Trained by the British SAS to stay alive in some of the most inhospitable places of earth, in 1996 he suffered a horrendous parachuting accident that left his back broken in three places. Despite this, after months of rehabilitation, he followed his childhood dream and became the youngest Briton ever to reach the summit of Everest and survive. Now, in Born Survivor, Bear shows us how, armed with the correct know-how and a determination to stay alive, all of us have the potential to beat the elements in even the bleakest of situations. From crossing piranha-infested rivers and killing deadly snakes to finding water in even the harshest deserts and fighting off grizzly bears – all manner of survival techniques from our most dangerous environments and covered. So, whether you find yourself stranded on a high mountain, marooned on a desert island, abandoned in a rainforest or lost in the snowy outbacks of Alaska, once you've read this book, you too will be able top tackle the wilderness ... and survive.

fraud and a numpty
Review date: 2008-08-28 Rating: 2 out of 10

Look it's very simple. He overcomplicates everything to make it dramatic and "extreme". The book has some good bits in it but you are much much better off with a ray mears, mors kochanski or lofty wiseman book. Plus buying this allows the fool to continue making tv programs that put people in danger and give them an unrealistic impression of outdoor living and survival skills.

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Interesting and educating
Review date: 2007-07-28 Rating: 10 out of 10

The content is well written, the pictures are amazing and the knowledge shared is invaluable.

Bear's style makes the book come alive and it is a pleasure to read.

Perfect Coffee Table Material
Review date: 2007-07-26 Rating: 10 out of 10

This is the perfect book if you don't want to have to talk to any male member of your household - because they have their face buried in this book. It's full of interesting, and some gross, facts and ways to survive in any - and I truely mean any dangerous and life threatening situation you may find yourself in. In fact for the most of it, I NEVER want to be in any of those situations - but at least I'll know what to do if I get bitten by a snake, attacked by a bear or lost at sea.

Great book for beginners
Review date: 2007-07-02 Rating: 8 out of 10

This book will give any person a decent knowledge of survival, and is therefore recommended for that reason. However, if you are like me and know the basics of survival, and have had experience practising them, then this book will prove a bit repetitive. Having said that, it is a good read, and Mr Grylls has undoubtedly incorporated his trademark enthusiasm into this book.

Follow this at your peril!!
Review date: 2007-06-06 Rating: 2 out of 10

Update: Recent concerns about parts of the program on which this book has been based have been a source of media speculation. Feel free to make up you own mind but after those concerns were raised I felt it backed up my comments below.

I would stick with the likes of Ray Mears and John 'Lofty' Wiseman(although some of Lofty's techniques are getting a little dated). After reading this book, comparing with other bushcraft\survival technique books and actually spending time in the wilderness putting what I've learnt into practice, my concern would be if you follow what Bear Grylls recommends you could end up in a worse position than when you started!!

Product Details/Specifications


Authors:
Bear Grylls

Recording label: Channel 4 Books, a division of Transworld Publishers
Manufacturer: Channel 4 Books, a division of Transworld Publishers
EAN: 9781905026289
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 1905026285
Number of pages: 256
Publication date: 2007-03-13
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)

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