interesting

he gives an interesting perspective and some amazing stories. his tone is a little flat throughout but without doubt the collection of stories takes it through.

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Not as good as expected

Very random: more an unedited draft than completed work. Wanders off topic. Sometimes really interesting, other times like reading the Daily Mail. Overall OK insight into authors life and philosophy.

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Insightful and gripping

Fear is gripping. Not only as explained by Fiennes but his book also. The short stories Fiennes uses to support his points keep the reader interested as the narrative fast past.
The book is both insightful and factual. I enjoyed Fiennes own accounts of when he had experienced fear and his recollections of his time serving in the British Army and his explorations. I also enjoyed the stories of others and how they overcame fears. Overall, I would recommend this. Some of the facts and graphic accounts of

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Not really what I expected

Another great performance from Sir Ranulph Fiennes. I had read mad bad and dangerous to know which is an amazing read. And so thought I would listen to this. The story is different to what I expected.
Less Ranulphs fear and how he deals with it but more stories from others, like public school boy getting abused or women in bad relationships.

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Some good stories / thoughts

But tends to go off topic and there are times when you need to remind yourself what is the book about again?

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life changing

Please please I implore you to listen to this, it is laden with inspiration and wisdom

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Wonderful insight

Some superb wisdom from a man who spent most of his life putting himself in a position most people would fear.
This book both chronicles his own fear through this life and intertwined stories of other notable fearful stories from the wider public.

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Fear of the Unknown of different circumstances

A deep thorough analysis of Fear, highly detailed and recommended. Excerpts from all sides, with precision detail.

Amazing life of a true adventurer

You can’t help wondering if Mr Fiennes has spent his life wondering if he was good enough. The British public school has a lot to answer for. He examines fear but ignores himself.
Ranulph it is alright mate you have nothing to prove. Is what my son would say.
This is not to say that the book worth reading. I believe it is. Cover to cover

Jaw dropping

In the first few chapters one must be patient! Because as you dive in deeper you will appreciate the deep sense research and thorough work of detail put into exposing us into the arena of fear itself.

Brilliant read. 🖤