{"product_id":"mud-sweat-and-tears-bear-grylls-9781905026494","title":"Mud, Sweat, and Tears | Bear Grylls","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eMud, Sweat, and Tears: The Autobiography\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMud, Sweat, and Tears\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive, riveting tell-all from the world’s most recognizable survivalist. Bear Grylls takes readers on a high-stakes journey through his extraordinary life—from an adventurous childhood and the rigorous discipline of the British Special Forces (21 SAS) to his meteoric rise as a global television icon. This narrative captures the relentless spirit of a man who refuses to be defined by his limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eGrylls offers an unfiltered look at his path to resilience, most notably recounting the near-fatal parachuting accident in Africa that left him with a broken back. His improbable recovery and subsequent triumph—climbing Mount Everest—serves as the emotional and physical heart of this memoir. More than just an adventure story, \u003cem\u003eMud, Sweat, and Tears\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of perseverance in the face of near-insurmountable adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBear Grylls\u003c\/strong\u003e is a world-renowned British adventurer, television presenter, and author. A former member of the British Special Forces (21 SAS), Grylls has cemented his reputation as the ultimate survival expert through his hit series, including \u003cem\u003eMan vs. Wild\u003c\/em\u003e. Beyond his television work, he serves as Chief Ambassador for the World Scout Organization and has authored over 100 books, collectively selling over 20 million copies worldwide. He holds a second-degree black belt in Shotokan karate, underscoring the discipline that drives his physical and mental endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFans of survival memoirs and high-stakes adventure non-fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eReaders seeking inspiration, resilience-focused narratives, and stories of overcoming physical hardship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFollowers of Bear Grylls’ television programs and military history enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAspiring outdoorsmen and mountaineers looking for firsthand accounts of extreme expeditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Achievements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAppointed Chief Scout of the United Kingdom (2009), the youngest person to hold the role.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAccomplished Mount Everest climber (1998) following recovery from a catastrophic injury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAuthor of over 100 books with sales exceeding 20 million copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBibliographic \u0026amp; Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 40%;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eChannel 4 Books (Transworld)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eApril 26, 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat \u0026amp; Binding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePaperback (Perfect bound, high-density cardstock)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eISBN-13 \/ ISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9781905026494 \/ 1905026498\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e480 (Includes 8 pages of full-color photographs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e7.75 x 5.00 x 1.20 inches | 12.9 oz (366 grams)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; 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