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Mind of a Survivor

What the wild has taught me about survival and success

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Mind of a Survivor

By: Megan Hine
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Surviving in the wild takes a great deal of strength. Often faced with frozen tundra, sweltering deserts, humid jungles, perilous mountains and fast-flowing rivers, Megan Hine is no stranger to perilous conditions. Whilst leading expeditions and bushcraft survival courses, and in her work on television shows such as Bear Gryll's Mission Survive and Running Wild, she has explored the corners of the globe in pursuit of adventure.

Faced with the toughest of conditions - bad weather, lack of food and being in the presence of predators - is the ultimate test of character, and often the biggest challenge to overcome is in the head. In these situations the human brain is simultaneously the greatest asset and biggest liability. Not everyone is suited to the great outdoors, and when danger calls many aren't as well equipped to survive; no amount of top-of-the-range kit will save you if you don't have the right frame of mind.

Here Megan Hine examines the human ability and instinct for survival, showing us how others have developed the attitudes and attributes to thrive in the most dangerous situations and how those same attitudes and attributes help them confront problems and obstacles at work and at home. Being chased through the jungle by armed opium farm guards, abseiling past bears and lighting fires with tampons - Megan has seen and done it all. In Mind of a Survivor, she takes you along for a series of life-and-death adventures and shows you what happens to people when they are pushed to their limits. Inspirational rather than instructional, Mind of a Survivor examines the human ability and instinct for survival, sharing the life tools that Megan uses and showing how they can as easily be applied to more domestic everyday life - from careers to relationships, from overcoming adversity to decision making.

Filled with Megan's own experiences, Mind of a Survivor is packed full of adventure and can help people survive in any situation and cope with whatever life throws at them.

©2017 Megan Hine (P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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"This book powerfully uncovers the layers of where people draw strength from in their time of crisis - moving and inspiring." (Bear Grylls)

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Inspiring and captivating

Love the stories and insights into the mind of a survivor! Hope there’s a sequel!

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Engaging, comprehensive insight into the disciplined yet accessible mind of a survival expert

This is a wonderful book, rich in expert knowledge and lived experience, expertly delivered through the lens of both the author, and then the reader; meaning the author at times is putting you in the experience of the expert, and then in the next moment identifying with you as the amateur. It is brilliant.

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Intriguing, gripping and so true

Truly a mind set description. Wonderfully told because it’s totally true experience. I love the thought provoking ending. Sad when it finished because I wanted more adventure. Absolutely apply to everyday. Am now more aware off being in tune with people in my everyday. Will wait for more adventure stories. Well done .

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Refreshing to hear not only a gender neutral analysis of the human mind in nature/ survival but also a woman’s perspective in a world full of books that never include it

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Loved it

Thank you, Megan Hine. I loved your book. I learnt so much about the mental aspect of being alone in the bush, and can apply so much of what you discussed to my work environment, much appreciated.

Please add all of your other books to Audible!

Andrew - Western Australia

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Do yourself a favour and listen to it

I loved every single one of the amazing journeys and stories Megan shared in her book. Breathtaking to think of what she has been able to experience in her life so far. I’m an outdoor person myself and can’t wait for my next adventure- with an even greater awareness and appreciation of my surroundings.

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An interesting read

An eye opener on how TV survival shows operate. Dealing with other peoples personalities and male egos something I’ve never been good at.

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Great listen

Heaps of great survival stories and tips for the outdoor enthusiast.

Would highly recommend for anyone keen to broaden their knowledge on the outdoors.

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Very easy to listen to and follow.

Loved the weave in of real life events to emphasis the techniques she is sharing and really enjoyed the strong female ability to do anything one wants.

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A mildly informative guide to survival and outdoor life, spoilt by a constant feminist rant against men and anything masculine.

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