Inspire: Life Lessons from the Wilderness

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The latest adventure from bestselling author Ben Fogle explores what we can learn from nature about living well and living wild.
What can rowing across the Atlantic teach us about boredom and about patience

Can coming down from Everest take more resilience than climbing up in the first place

How can the isolation of the South Pole highlight whats most important And how can we tap into the same reflective state in our daily lives

Writing during the unprecedented period of the coronavirus pandemic and drawing on a wealth of personal stories, Ben reflects on the significance of nature to all our lives and shows us how we can benefit from living a little more wild.

Drawing on his greatest adventures, he shares what his time spent in the wilderness has taught him about life. Ranging across seas, icecaps, jungles and deserts, Bens stories are filled with wonder and struggle, with animals, adventure, wilderness, friendships, unexpected acts of kindness and heroism, and are bursting with inspiration directly from nature. Bens epic stories reveal a new side to his adventures and show how everyone can find meaning in the wilderness, even if its just outside their front door.

Full of exciting adventures and practical guidance, this primer on positivity is a story about overcoming obstacles, surpassing your expectations and inspiring your journey of adventure.

Reviews

Excellent The Times

Explores what we can all gain from living wild, while reflecting on meaningful encounters with nature Sunday Express S magazine

Praise for Ben Fogle

A peak performance from our favourite adventurer Telegraph

Ben Fogle has achieved something noble and profound Guardian

Written with wit and affection, this light-hearted, yet
stirring narrative entertains and inspires with equal measure Countryside Magazine

Funny, entertaining and really rather inspiring, too Daily Mail

'A great escapade told with refreshing frankness' Independent on Sunday

Passionate and well-researched Tatler

Fogle's typical adventure-style storytelling keeps the narrative light and entertaining Independent

Author Bio

Ben Fogle is a presenter, writer, adventurer and dog lover. His passion for animals and wildlife has taken him all over the world, and he has presented numerous programmes including the BBCs Animal Park, Wild in Africa, Countryfile, Crufts, One Man and His Dog and Extreme Dreams. He writes regularly for the Sunday Telegraph and the Independent and has written numerous bestselling books. He campaigns tirelessly for conservation, the environment and animal welfare, is an ambassador for WWF, Mdecins Sans Frontires and Tusk, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the President of the Campaign for National Parks.