The chapters are each about four pages long. That part could be easily condensed and better written. While any autobiography will begin there and include details to provide context, I waded through the early portions hoping that the story would become more captivating. Too much of the book was devoted to his childhood, in my opinion. Part of my less-than-5 rating is a result of the writing style and much of it is due to the editing. Having made that qualifier, I was a bit disappointed in the book. After reading the book, I have a deeper respect for what he's done in his lifetime. I am, and was before I ordered this book, a Bear Grylls fan. Not a Literary Classic But An Interesting Read Well told, personable, fast-paced, and undoubtedly a fascinating read. Wild but also for anyone who revels in first-person stories of high adventure.", World-famous 'extreme adventurer' Bear Grylls had so far avoided telling his life story-until now. Wild but also for anyone who revels in first-person stories of high adventure.' (BOOKLIST), Mud, Sweat, and Tears is required reading for fans of Man vs. An inside look at the makings of an intrepid, insatiable explorer., Mud, Sweat, and Tears is required reading for fans of Man vs. Well told, personable, fast-paced, and undoubtedly a fascinating read." - DAILY TELEGRAPH, Mud, Sweat, and Tears flows with the verve of an engaging novel and forms a satisfying life story brimming with excitement and adventuresome risk-taking.
" - KIRKUS REVIEWS "World-famous 'extreme adventurer' Bear Grylls had so far avoided telling his life story-until now. An inside look at the makings of an intrepid, insatiable explorer. Wild but also for anyone who revels in first-person stories of high adventure." - BOOKLIST "I cannont think of anyone who has faced challenges and overcome them like Bear Grylls." - GENERAL CHARLES GUTHRIE, Colonel Commandant of the SAS " Mud, Sweat, and Tears flows with the verve of an engaging novel and forms a satisfying life story brimming with excitement and adventuresome risk-taking. Mud, Sweat, and Tears is required reading for fans of Man vs.
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