'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.
- ISBN10 033051539X
- ISBN13 9780330515399
- Publish Date 18 September 2009 (first published 10 March 2000)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pan Macmillan
- Imprint Pan Books
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 304
- Language English