Mud, Sweat, and Tears

The Autobiography

By: Bear Grylls

Narrated by: Tom Patrick Stephens

“Bear Grylls is a veritable superhero….The former UK Special Forces paratrooper has braved the world’s harshest environments.”
—Hampton Sides, Outside Magazine

“Bear Grylls is one tough, crazy dude.”
—Washington Post

Already a #1 London Sunday Times Bestseller, Mud, Sweat, and Tears is the adrenaline-fueled autobiography of the mega-popular star of the hit survival series Man Vs. Wild, adventurer Bear Grylls. A former British Special Forces commando, a man who has always sought the ultimate in dangerous challenges, Bear’s true story reads like an outdoors action and adventure novel. But Bear’s story is true—full of breathtaking escapes and remarkable exploits that would make any Jack London or H. Ryder Haggard hero proud.

Loved it

Absolutely an amazing read very inspiring I have read a few of his books now and i really enjoyed them

Corny, but Fun

Any additional comments?

Much like any of Bear Grylls TV shows, this book is a bit gung-ho, corny, but irrepressibly fun.

I enjoyed the stories about his military training and I think it is full of good life-advice for younger listeners. He manages references to his religious beliefs tastefully - it is an account of his life so it should play a prominent role in his story, but is not preachy or overbearing.

The most annoying thing about the book was that at the end of every chapter there is a one liner that is meant to summarize the theme or add punch. As I got further in to the book I started to anticipate them and enjoy their oversimplifying corniness. And by the end of the book it became hilarious.

Definitely recommended for Bear fans, people interested in a military career and young people who want some life advice from someone who has done well for himself.

What a story!!!

So much detail into not only his childhood but even his lineage. He honors the family before him and honors his family in front of him. So funny and you feel like you're on the adventure with him.

Adventure

Where does Mud, Sweat, and Tears rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Great book of endurance and determination. Bear Grylls put together a great read.

What did you like best about this story?

SAS selection

Have you listened to any of Tom Patrick Stephens’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laughing and cheering for Bear as he went though SAS Selection

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended for anyone interested in
SF

Thrilled with it

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for an adventure book, couldn't put it down.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Mud, Sweat, and Tears?

So far listening to his story as a little boy, his adventures through Europe.

Which scene was your favorite?

The SAS training