Dead Men Don't Tell Tales

by Guy Martin

Guy Martin can't sit still. He has to keep pushing - both himself and whatever machine he is piloting - to the extreme. He's a doer, not a talker.

That applies whether Guy's competing in a self-supported 750-mile mountain bike race across Arizona, or trying to reach 300mph in a standing mile on the 800-horsepower motorbike he built in his shed. And during his TV adventures, traveling through Japan, winning records for the world's fastest tractor, re-creating the famous Steve McQueen Great Escape jump, discovering the toil and sacrifice of the D-Day landings and trying to cut the mustard as a Battle of Britain pilot.

Guy's become a dad now and he's hoping that one day his daughter will grow up to be a better welder than he is. Oh, and he's still getting up at 5am to work on trucks in for service or to be out on his tractor, working the Lincolnshire land he's always called home.

This is Guy Martin's latest book, in his own words, on the last four years of his life that make the rest of us look like we're in slow motion.

We're here for a good time, not a long time. To Guy, if it's worth doing, it's worth dying for.

Genres: Biography, Autobiography

320 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2022

About the author

Guy Martin is publicly known primarily as an English motorcycle racer, who also works as a lorry mechanic and TV presenter. He has mainly competed in road racing events such as the Isle of Man TT, Ulster Grand Prix and North West 200. Since 2011, Martin has also found success as the front man of several television programmes focusing on his passions of engineering, motor vehicles and speed.

Reviews

[Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I’ve said before, I really enjoy reading Guy’s books. They are easy to understand and read and can be put down and picked up without losing track of where you are.
This one is a collection of stories really. It’s about lots of different events he has been involved in, different record attempts and just general fun things he has had a part in. If you like Guy you will love the book

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find Guy's books can be a little hit and miss, depending upon how much he has to write about. This book is jam packed with tales of his adventures and travels, as well as opinions, so makes very interesting and enjoyable reading. Keep the boy busy and keep the books coming!

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

read all of Guys books and this one is just as good as the others
does some crazy things as normal
riveting good read

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book as always

[Sarah Bird · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading Guys autobiographies! And I love my signed copies ❤❤

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Guy is a legend!

Funny, informative and very much as Guy is! You'll be reading it and hearing his voice in your head!
An enjoyable read!

I shall read the others when I get them.

[Lois Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fab read from Guy Martin.

[Mark Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read which seems to not follow any theme but still entertaining

[Glen Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it, really nice cherry on top to end the books. Hope Guy feels compelled to write again in the future!

[Doug Laughton · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok. I enjoyed his cycling more than his mechanical stuff

[Mat Greener · Rating 4 out of 5]

what a Guy
leads a very varied life with huge number of experiences but still seems very grounded
some the book was too technical (petrol heady for me) but an entertaining lusten

[Ian Hallam · Rating 5 out of 5]

After 3 year's Guy is back with his latest book which gives some interesting background details to his TV shows and also his own private projects he has been working on in the last few years.

[Ade Windsor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read all of Guy Martin's books and there have been a few! It's hard to imagine that anyone could have that much to talk about in what is a relatively short period of time. But therein lies the clue, he is an incredibly busy man with prolific energy it seems. He always seems to be doing many things at once.
He is very candid about himself and as he puts it, suffers from honesty tourettes, without which you would judge him as a big head. I've always found his approach to his books as engaging and even exciting because you never know what he's going to do next or if it will work out, but you always know once he's agreed to do something he gives it everything.
So overall a very entertaining book, especially if you love all things mechanical!

[Marie Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book & you can tell Guy has actually written it because it's exactly like he talks which is brilliant. Real & a celebrity that is humble & keeps his feet on the ground brilliant!!