The Fear Bubble

Harness Fear and Live Without Limits

By: Ant Middleton

The brilliant, inspirational next book by the author of the incredible No. 1 bestseller FIRST MAN IN.

Without fear, there’s no challenge. Without challenge, there’s no growth. Without growth, there’s no life.

Ant Middleton is no stranger to fear: as a point man in the Special Forces, he confronted fear on a daily basis, never knowing what lay behind the next corner, or the next closed door. In prison, he was thrust into the unknown, cut off from friends and family, isolated with thoughts of failure and dread for his future. And at the top of Everest, in desperate, life-threatening conditions, he was forced to face up to his greatest fear, of leaving his wife and children without a husband and father.

But fear is not his enemy. It is the energy that propels him. Thanks to the revolutionary concept of the Fear Bubble, Ant has learned to harness the power of fear and understands the positive force that it can become. Fear gives Ant his edge, allowing him to seek out life’s challenges, whether that is at home, pushing himself every day to be the best father he can be, or stuck in the death zone on top of the world in a 90mph blizzard.

In his groundbreaking new book, Ant Middleton thrillingly retells the story of his death-defying climb of Everest and reveals the concept of the Fear Bubble, showing how it can be used in our lives to help us break through our limits. Powerful, unflinching and an inspirational call to action, The Fear Bubble is essential reading for anyone who wants to push themselves further, harness their fears and conquer their own personal Everests.

Critic reviews

Praise for First Man In:

‘[A] thumping bestseller… searingly honest’ Sunday Times

‘The best book of the year. First Man In will supercharge your life. Incredible’ Tom Marcus, author of bestseller Soldier Spy

‘Superb, fist-biting fun’ GQ

‘Visceral… Inspirational reading’ Daily Mail Books of the Year

Inspirational

I listened to this book while taking my almost daily runs. It was so inspiring and fascinating that I went further and faster than ever before, knowing that yes I could do it, and being so “in” the book. Ant is so honest and vulnerable that he adds a humanity to his stories and life. Must read.

Amazing book

After seing Ant's quest to Everest on 2018, I decided that I should also do it. A year later I went to Nepal and finished the Everest base camp trek 3 passes without a porter. this was phase 1 for me, before attempting smaller mountains like Lobuche East and Island Leak and then eventually Everest.
When flying to/from Lukla it was my first time on a small airplane. When I came back home it made me want to become a pilot. I'm now in the middle of the flight program.

Ant is an amazing person and a true source of inspiration.

Written for me

Sometimes you learn more from a stranger than from a friend. The story and insights shared promise to help me for years to come. Thank you for taking the time to put this together.

Awesome!

Absolutely great book! The content really hit home to me and it’s for sure going to make me a better man and person!

Loved it

Absolutely loved it. Great content and story. Very captive and it gives a different world perspective.