A Survival Guide for Life, Notes on a Nervous Planet 2 Books Collection Set

This two-book set pairs A Survival Guide for Life by Bear Grylls with Notes on a Nervous Planet by Matt Haig. Together, the collection brings two perspectives on modern life, moving from experiences shaped by extreme conditions to reflections on the pressures associated with the digital age.

In A Survival Guide for Life, Grylls draws on lessons learned in harsh environments, focusing on instinct, resilience and decision-making when circumstances are difficult. Notes on a Nervous Planet shifts the lens to everyday routines, considering how sleep, news, social media, addiction, work and play can influence how we feel and how we spend our time.

Included titles

• A Survival Guide for Life
• Notes on a Nervous Planet

Key details

• Two-book collection set
• Includes titles by Bear Grylls and Matt Haig
• A Survival Guide for Life reflects on lessons from challenging environments
• Notes on a Nervous Planet explores habits and pressures linked to the digital age

Synopses

A Survival Guide for Life

Drawing on life in extreme situations, Bear Grylls shares lessons shaped by harsh conditions where quick thinking, courage and instinct are essential. The book considers how to keep going when the odds are against you, how to inspire a team in the face of danger, and which skills matter most when striving for your maximum potential.

Notes on a Nervous Planet

Matt Haig examines sleep, news, social media, addiction, work and play, encouraging readers to question the habits of the digital age. Through stories of life, the book looks at everyday problems and possible solutions, with an emphasis on rethinking how time is used and aiming to feel calmer and happier.