The Art of Resilience

What are the limits of the human mind and body?

157 days at sea 2,884 kilometres 1 indestructible man

Extreme adventurer Ross Edgley has spent years undertaking extreme experiments, pushing his body to the very limits of what's possible. He became the first person in history to swim around the entire coast of Great Britain.

During this epic 2,884-kilometre journey, Ross swam through giant jellyfish, arctic storms and polluted shipping lanes – swimming so hard and fast that his tongue started to disintegrate.

On his journey, Ross draws on his swimming experience and delivers incredible endurance performances, enabling him to overcome seemingly insurmountable pain, hardship, and adversity.

He also studies the achievements of extreme athletes, military and fitness specialists, and psychologists to uncover the secrets of mental fitness and explore the concepts of resilience, endurance, courage, and disciplined thinking in overcoming adversity.

“Ross proves that the body is a brilliant instrument when we give it time to adapt. However, it is still just an instrument that must be controlled by a strong spirit and a strong will. At that moment, we become a resilient being, capable of almost anything. In sport, but above all, in life. ”

— Abhejali Bernardová, a Czech long-distance swimmer and runner who became the 10th person, 4th woman, and 1st landlocked person in history to complete the Oceans Seven swimming challenge

“A hero who is as humble as he is tough… a testament to the fact that he never gives up!”

— Bear Grylls, adventurer

“Reading this book, the message that radiates is this: you can achieve anything.”

— Ant Middleton, former SAS operator

“Incredible man, incredible book, incredible story. ”

— Chris Hemsworth, actor