Bear Grylls is a renowned British author, adventurer, and television personality, best known for his thrilling books and television shows that showcase survival and outdoor adventure. Grylls has written various book series, including Mission: Survival, Beck Granger Adventures, and Bear Grylls Adventures, which are primarily targeted at children and young adults. His writings reflect his personal experiences as an adventurer and serve as survival guides for his readers.
Grylls' journey to becoming a world-famous adventurer began in the UK, where he was taught climbing and sailing by his late father. His early training in martial arts and his service in the British Special Forces, where he served with 21 SAS, provided him with the skills necessary to face the challenges of mother nature. Despite suffering a severe injury during a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, Grylls overcame his injuries and became one of the youngest climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. His television career began with the Emmy-nominated show Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor, which gained an estimated audience of 1.2 billion worldwide.
In addition to his writing and television career, Grylls is also an accomplished explorer and humanitarian. He has led record-breaking expeditions, including trips to Antarctica and the Arctic, which have raised over £2.5million for children around the world. Grylls' expertise and service have been recognized with various appointments, including the youngest ever Chief Scout to 28 million Scouts worldwide, an honorary commission as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy, and an appointment as the youngest ever Chief Scout to the UK Scout Association. He has also authored several books, including his international number one Bestselling autobiography: Mud, Sweat & Tears, and his Mission Survival fiction books, which have sold over 4 million copies in China alone.