ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE by Lewis Gordon Pugh

On 15 July 2007, Lewis Gordon Pugh stood on the edge of sea ice at the North Pole, wearing just his goggles and a pair of Speedo swimming trunks. The water into which he was about to plunge was minus 1.7 degrees centigrade. This was no in-and-out dip into the world's coldest water. Lewis was about to undertake the first long-distance swim across the North Pole. There was a very good chance he might die.

Lewis became the first person to swim at the North Pole, in temperatures that would kill a normal person, 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 is possible to achieve.

A former soldier in the British SAS, Lewis tells his fantastic story here for the first time, from his childhood in England until the age of ten, to his family's relocation to South Africa, through his training in the world's most elite special forces unit, to where he is today - an ambassador for environmental protection. Driven by nothing more than deep belief, he has achieved things most would regards as impossible. Polar protector, international speaker, athlete and world-class explorer, Lewis is a much-needed role model for our times. 

Soft cover, fairly good condition. The cover shows minor signs of wear.