Facing Up
A Remarkable Journey to the Summit of Mount Everest
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4.5 • 91 Ratings
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- £6.49
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- £6.49
Publisher Description
'No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime' Independent
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.
Customer Reviews
Best account of Everest summit I've read
Gripping, honest, no detail spared. Probably the most down to earth account of an Everest expedition I have read. Couldn't put it down.
Hooked from beginning to end
Phenomenal read. I managed to read this in less than a day due to being so hooked.
Incredible
Stunningly well written account of climbing everest. So well written you feel as though you could be there, a must read.