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In July 2007, Lewis Gordon Pugh became the first person to swim at the North Pole, in temperatures that would kill a normal person, primarily to raise awareness of climate change. Nicknamed 'the human polar bear' for his ability to raise his body's core temperature at will, he has pioneered swims in the world's most hostile waters, redefining what it is possible to achieve in terms of endurance. A maritime lawyer and former member of the SAS, Lewis tells his fantastic story here for the first time. Chapters cover his childhood, growing up with his 'hero' Surgeon Rear Admiral father, his early life in South Africa, his training in the army's elite corps, his inspiration and, of course, plenty of action/adventure stories, chronicling his many nail-biting endurance swims. He also shares his secrets on how to achieve the seemingly impossible. With practical lessons taken from his own life, Lewis explains how recognising one's passions and taking calculated risks is essential for anyone looking to fulfil their goals. The book will also cover his expedition kayaking to the North Pole in summer 2008 and his most dangerous mission yet - planned for summer 2009. His story is inspiring, entertaining and thrilling in equal measure, and its 40-year-old author is a much-needed role model for our times.
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Review:
'From the ice-choked Arctic Ocean to a glacial lake on Mount Everest, Lewis Gordon Pugh has tackled some of the world's coldest waters in a bid to raise awareness about climate change.' Feature, Lawrence Barretto, Sport Magazine 27/8
About the Author:
A former SAS soldier, Lewis Gordon Pugh is the only person to have swum long distance in all 5 oceans of the world, his extraordinary efforts undertaken primarily to raise awareness of climate change. In August 2006 he became the first person to swim the length of the Thames from source to sea and, in February 2007, the first to swim at the North Pole. He lives in London and South Africa.
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- PublisherPocket Books
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1847392806
- ISBN 13 9781847392800
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages304
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