Bio-riddle on Bear Grylls

Bio Riddle

I was born June ’74 on the Isle of Wight

My sister called me Bear from that very first night.

My Dad taught me how to climb and sail

And Scouts started me off on the adventure trail.

Dad gave me a picture of Everest when I was eight

And I knew I would climb it, I couldn’t wait.

I started karate when I was thirteen

I practised hard and was determined and keen.

After school I joined Special Air Service SAS

Learning parachuting, climbing and explosives was best.

We also learnt about warfare in desert and snow

And combat survival - way to go.

But suddenly my world went black

A parachuting accident broke my back.

I thought the Everest dream had ended

Three broken vertebrae aren’t easily mended.

For eighteen months I worked through rehabilitation

And once again Everest was my motivation.

I succeeded to the summit at age twenty-three

And this experience really changed me.

I believe cheerful determination will overcome strife

And faith is the backbone of my life.

I’m now an adventurer, explorer, author and speaker

And for the betterment of people I am a seeker.

Don’t look down at the pavement – max out life if you can

And wherever possible help your fellow man.

This is the story so far of my time

But the question remains still, Just who am I?