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Facing Up, is a first-person narrative about the adventures and challenges, faced by Bear Grylls, as he attempted to reach the highest summit of Mount Everest. Summary Of The Book In Facing Up, readers will get a first hand account about how Bear Grylls faced challenging weather conditions, dehydration and fatigue, in order to climb the highest mountain in the World, Mount Everest at 23 years of age. This book will provide motivation to adventure seekers, and climbers everywhere. By successfully climbing the World’s tallest peak, Bear Grylls became the youngest Briton to climb it. To be able to stand on Everest’s summit, was Bear’s childhood dream. From excerpts taken from his diary, Bear candidly reveals his moments of elation and despair. How at one moment he was at the summit, and the next he was about to plunge to his death in an icefall. Throughout the book, readers will realize the yin and yang of Bear’s experiences. Ultimately, Bear attributes his success, to his sense of humour and slight eccentricity. Bear’s achievement landed him a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, as the youngest British climber to reach the top and return alive. Facing Up, also contains extracts from Bear’s diary as well as photos taken on the expedition. As readers turn the pages, they will experience first hand what Bear felt, as he tried to overcome the mountain. Facing Up, was written in a narrative style, providing readers with a private glimpse into the trials and triumphs of Bear’s journey up to the summit of Everest. The book is written in a pleasant style. About Bear Grylls Bear Grylls, is an author, motivational speaker, thrill seeker, and outdoor enthusiast. He has also authored over ten books, including The Kid Who Climbed Everest, Mud, Sweat and Tears, Facing the Frozen Ocean, and Born Survivor: Bear Grylls. He was born in the year 1974. Bear Grylls has many talents under his wings. He is a trained Black Belt. He was also a Soldier in the British Air Service. Grylls currently stars in Discovery Channel’s Man Vs. Wild, and Born Survivor. He was given an Honorary Rank of Lieutenant Commander. He holds many records like Longest Indoor Freefall, highest open-air formal dinner party and many other wacky records. He is married to Shara Grylls and they have three children.