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Lessons From the Edge: Inspirational Tales of Surviving, Thriving and Extreme AdventurE
The thinking man's action hero' - The Times Magazine
Trained Royal Marines Sniper, world record breaker and extreme TV adventurer, Aldo Kane is known for his ability to navigate and lead through challenging and pressured environments, whether it be abseiling into an erupting volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rowing the Atlantic, getting locked in a bunker for 10 days with zero daylight, leading Steve Backshall into the jungle or being held at gunpoint...
In his debut book, Lessons From The Edge, Aldo will inspire readers with his jaw-dropping stories and show them how to survive and thrive through sheer strength of mind and sharp decision-making. It will reveal how this tough military man was able to cope with suddenly feeling worthless, how he overcame doors literally slamming in his face, how he came to realise that you can't wait for things to happen and instead how he rediscovered his identity and harnessed his emotions to his advantage to find determination, purpose, and a renewed sense of belonging. And how, to use his own words, he became the captain of his own ship.
Aldo is a firm believer that with the right head game, however hard it feels, you can get through anything life throws at you. Lessons From The Edge will inspire readers to find the spirit to do the things in life they've previously been too scared to tackle, build the courage to know that failure isn't the end, and the knowledge that the impossible can be made possible.
Trained Royal Marines Sniper, world record breaker and extreme TV adventurer, Aldo Kane is known for his ability to navigate and lead through challenging and pressured environments, whether it be abseiling into an erupting volcano in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rowing the Atlantic, getting locked in a bunker for 10 days with zero daylight, leading Steve Backshall into the jungle or being held at gunpoint...
In his debut book, Lessons From The Edge, Aldo will inspire readers with his jaw-dropping stories and show them how to survive and thrive through sheer strength of mind and sharp decision-making. It will reveal how this tough military man was able to cope with suddenly feeling worthless, how he overcame doors literally slamming in his face, how he came to realise that you can't wait for things to happen and instead how he rediscovered his identity and harnessed his emotions to his advantage to find determination, purpose, and a renewed sense of belonging. And how, to use his own words, he became the captain of his own ship.
Aldo is a firm believer that with the right head game, however hard it feels, you can get through anything life throws at you. Lessons From The Edge will inspire readers to find the spirit to do the things in life they've previously been too scared to tackle, build the courage to know that failure isn't the end, and the knowledge that the impossible can be made possible.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2021
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January 28, 2022
I read this book in one go
Really great book. I’ve seen Aldo with Steve Backshall whose tv programmes and books I love.
Aldos book is brilliant couldn’t put it down. Didn’t realise just how much he’d achieved. Great read ,highly recommend.More books please Aldo when you have time !
Really great book. I’ve seen Aldo with Steve Backshall whose tv programmes and books I love.
Aldos book is brilliant couldn’t put it down. Didn’t realise just how much he’d achieved. Great read ,highly recommend.More books please Aldo when you have time !
January 12, 2022
Best book I have read in 5 years
Over the last few years I have read a few books like this but Lessons from the Edge doesn't breach. Aldo shows some life lessons he has learned along the way and leaves you to make your own mind up. I know I have some takeaways from it
Over the last few years I have read a few books like this but Lessons from the Edge doesn't breach. Aldo shows some life lessons he has learned along the way and leaves you to make your own mind up. I know I have some takeaways from it
January 30, 2022
Proper pageturner
Enjoyed this book so much. A genuine life of hard graft, dedication and sacrifice in order to achieve his goals. Not a hint of 'look how good I am'. Just a genuinely inspiring book.
Enjoyed this book so much. A genuine life of hard graft, dedication and sacrifice in order to achieve his goals. Not a hint of 'look how good I am'. Just a genuinely inspiring book.
January 29, 2022
Disappointing read
Could have been so much better, shame as he has a really great story to tell
Average read but interesting trips
Could have been so much better, shame as he has a really great story to tell
Average read but interesting trips
March 13, 2022
Enjoyable read from an extraordinary character who has had anything but the quiet life. A bit repetitive in stages, and I would have liked more military detail but all in all a worthy read.
July 23, 2022
Aldo Kane’s stories are wild! I couldn’t put this book down and was sad when it was over. Such an incredible person and a fascinating study in grit. Everyone should read it.
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