Our review of : Against the Ice

Tom Brady, legendary quarterback and winner of five Super Bowls, shares his approach to sustained peak performance in this New York Times bestseller. The TB12 Method is based on the 12 fundamentals of physical fitness that Brady has relied on since he was a young athlete. It took him from college football obscurity to the [...]

In her new book, Wambach draws from the stories of successful teams to share what she’s learned about unleashing our power as a group. “WOLFPACK” is about how we can come together to change the game- in business, in sports, and in life. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone [...]

Undaunted Courage is the riveting story of two British explorers, Lewis and Clark, who led an expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific Coast and back between 1804 and 1806. Stephen Ambrose brilliantly re-creates their adventures in a book that richly details both their private lives and public accomplishments. From encounters with hostile Native American [...]

In Eleven Rings, Phil Jackson – head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, and one of the most successful coaches in professional basketball history – reveals his revolutionary approach to coaching that has transformed players’ lives and led teams to multiple championships. Drawing on experiences from more than thirty years of coaching [...]

In 1897, a group of explorers set out to chart the most remote reaches of the Antarctic continent. Their ship, the Belgica, was battered by punishing weather and beset by ice floes for months on end. Finally succumbing to these conditions, it became lodged in pack ice 100 miles from land. For nine wintery weeks—the [...]

If you’re unhappy with your body, if you’re sick and tired of being skinny or fat, then this book is for you. Bigger Leaner Stronger is the simple science of building the ultimate male body. It’s an all-inclusive guide to gaining muscle mass, losing fat, and staying healthy. Whether you want to bulk up or [...]

This book is a compilation of teachings from martial artist and actor Bruce Lee. It covers a variety of topics such as health, fitness, philosophy, self-defense and more. The main message that Lee tries to impart is for people to be like water; adaptable and fluid in order to overcome any obstacle. For who is [...]

Born to Run is a nonfiction book about the author’s journey to find and befriend the ultramarathon runners of Mexico’s Copper Canyon. McDougall tells the story of how humans evolved from being habitual distance runners and uncovers some scientific evidence that may finally answer our age-old question: Why do we run? For who is this [...]

Endure is a book about the science of human performance. It explores the mind-body connection and how it can be used to improve physical activity. The author, Alex Hutchinson, is a journalist who has covered running and endurance sports for many years. In this book, he draws on his own personal experiences as well as [...]

Charles Oakley has never been one to shy away from a physical challenge. The former NBA player was known as one of the most ferocious competitors in the league, and he paid no attention to personal boundaries when it came to winning. In “The Last Enforcer”, Oakley tells all about his outrageous experiences during his [...]

The Rise of Superman is a book about decoding the science of ultimate human performance. The author, Steven Kotler, discusses how people can achieve their highest potential and perform at their best. He investigates what makes some individuals rise to superhuman levels in various fields such as sports, business, and creativity. With firsthand accounts from [...]

Barbarian Days is a surfing memoir by William Finnegan. The book tells the story of Finnegan’s lifelong passion for surfing and his adventures in some of the world’s most treacherous waves. Along with recounting his own experiences, Finnegan offers insights into the history and culture of surfing, and highlights the challenges faced by surfers today [...]