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My Outdoor Life

By: Ray Mears
Narrated by: Ray Mears,Simon Shepherd
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Summary

Ray Mears is a household name through his television series Tracks, World of Survival, Bushcraft Survival, The Real Heroes of Telemark, and many more.

He is a private individual who shuns publicity whenever possible and would prefer to let his many skills tell their own tale - until now.

In My Outdoor Life, Ray tells of his childhood and the formative years when he first developed a passion for both bushcraft and the martial arts skills that are central to his life. Having travelled the world several times over, he is no stranger to risk and has had more than his fair share of dangerous and life-threatening encounters to share with his listeners. But his life is so much more than a tale of derring-do. Shortly after he returned to England having narrowly survived a serious helicopter crash, his father died. Just a year later, he had to face the death of his first wife, Rachel. The book conveys the many sides of Ray Mears, taking us up to the present day - including the previously untold story of his involvement in the man-hunt for murderer Raoul Moat. My Outdoor Life gives us all a chance to share a life story as rich and as inspirational as a walk in woods with the man himself, Ray Mears.

©2013 Ray Mears (P)2014 Hodder & Stoughton

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"Moving...gripping...The rather old-fashioned qualities he admires in others: fortitude, understatedness, loyalty, above all stoicism, are the same ones we admire in him. Long may he survive." ( Daily Mail)

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Great book ... But

I really did enjoy this book as I have followed Ray on the television for many years. However, I would really have appreciated it if he had read the book himself and The description really should have pointed out that he only actually reads the introduction

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Narration not by yours truly

Review lost one star alone simply for this book not being narrated by Ray Mears.. what a let down! Would've held more attention if that were the case.
Still, bitching aside, enjoyed the book and finding out things about Ray that would never have come across whilst watching one of his shows (and learning a few things things about bushcraft too).

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Disappointed

I feel that after watching many Ray Mears programme he has a gift for speak to people and not just at them. Unfortunately, he only speaks for about 5% of this book and the narrator is simple talking his words.

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Ray only reads the intro, what a swindle.

Ray doesn't narrate so what's the point in listening? Any chance of a refund?

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better with Ray

would have been better if Ray performed the book. The orator was a bit cheesy.

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Dull don't do this and drive

Narrator makes a big difference but couldn't stand this one out me to sleep wasted a credit

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Humble man with an amazing story

Absolutely tremendous listening.

His links to one of the masters of judo, through to his journeys around the world, along with the amazing people he has met, makes this audiobook enthralling.

Buy it, download and enjoy. You will not be disappointed.

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Outstanding.

I've just started my journey into audible books and I couldn't have started with a better one. I grew up watching Ray Mears and his multitude of adventures and knowledge. It was nice to hear about the man behind the scenes and his views on wildlife and it's management. would highly recommend if your as fond of bushcraft and ofcorse Ray Mears as I am.

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I liked Ray more before i listened to this

Would you try another book written by Ray Mears or narrated by Ray Mears and Simon Shepherd ?

never say never

Would you be willing to try another book from Ray Mears? Why or why not?

I really like this guy on TV and he is obviously very skilled but this book may have put me off

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well read but..

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A decent surprise.

When I selected this book I was already a Ray Mears fan but after listening to his story I will forever be on the watch for a new story from this man. Understanding the world around us is our main responsibility in the life we have and Ray has made the most of his years on this Earth. Riveting and full of practical advice.

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