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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 Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Entertainment & Celebrities Celebrity Inspiring Thought-Provoking Survival

Critic reviews

"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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well written and structured book. Ray Myers is truly at the top of his game and I look forward to seeing him on the t.v. A truly remarkable man.

Ray Myers an exceptional and unique eoodsma

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Was already a fan of Ray Mears. I now have even more respect for the guy. What a moving story.

Wow

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A huge inspirational man and amazing life experiences A great book. fantastic listen. Highly recommend.

an true outdoor inspiration

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Despite Ray Mears being listed as co-narrator, he only provides 2 minutes of introduction.

If, like me, you prefer books narrated by the author, you will be disappointed.

Having said that, it's a well written book and well read. Good insight into a very interesting life. Written in Ray's unique style (sometimes comes over a touch arrogant), which may not be to everyone's taste, but fans as myself will enjoy immensely.

Well worth a listen.

Not narrated by Ray

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What did you like most about My Outdoor Life?

I liked that it was quite descriptive in his use of language

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that after listening to the book I felt like a knew a lot more about the person.

What about Ray Mears and Simon Shepherd ’s performance did you like?

I liked Lee's voice it was quite relaxing.

suprisingly good

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