Our review of : From Lukov with Love

In 1912, after his humiliating election defeat, Theodore Roosevelt set out on a journey down an uncharted river in the Brazilian jungle. He and his companions battled against raging rapids, starvation, and tropical disease-many thought they would not survive. This is the story of their extraordinary adventure. For who is this book for ? This [...]

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 [...]

MeatEater’s Campfire Stories: Close Calls is a collection of autobiographical essays by outdoorsman and television personality Steven Rinella. The stories recount various close calls that Rinella has experienced while hunting, fishing, and camping in the wilds of North America. From being almost mauled to death by a grizzly bear to narrowly escaping after falling into [...]

Moneyball is a book by Michael Lewis that tells the story of how Billy Beane, general manager of the Oakland Athletics, turned to statistics and analysis to build one of baseball’s most successful teams on a limited budget. For who is this book for ? This book is for people who love sports and want [...]

Endure tells the story of endurance athlete Cameron Hanes and how he has pushed his body to its limits. The book offers readers advice on how they can work hard, outlast, and keep hammering no matter what life throws their way. For who is this book for ? This book is for athletes and anyone [...]

Coach K is the inside story of Mike Krzyzewski’s legendary rise to college basketball coaching immortality. From his early days as an unappreciated assistant at Army to his current status as one of the most respected and successful coaches in sports history, Coach K chronicles it all. O’Connor offers readers a rare glimpse into what [...]

In Showtime, Jeff Pearlman tells the story of the improbable Los Angeles Lakers dynasty of the 1980s. Led by Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and head coach Pat Riley, the Lakers won five NBA championships in nine seasons. They were a team built on speed and magic—a far cry from their slow-and-steady predecessors. With exclusive interviews [...]

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 [...]

Meat Eater is the story of Steven Rinella, an avid outdoorsman and hunter who draws on his years of experience in the field to provide a rare glimpse into today’s hunting lifestyle. From horseback excursions for elk in Montana to sea duck hunts in Texas, from spearfishing expeditions for wild boar in Florida to weekend [...]

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 [...]

In Getting to Neutral, Trevor Moawad provides readers with a roadmap for conquering negativity and thriving in a chaotic world. Drawing on his own experiences as an elite athlete and high-performance coach, Moawad illustrates how the principles of balance, perspective taking, and self-regulation can be applied to every area of life. He offers practical advice [...]

Into Thin Air is a firsthand account of an ill-fated Everest expedition written by Jon Krakauer. When disaster strikes, Krakauer is one of the few who has the strength to recount what happened. In riveting detail, he describes the team’s harrowing descent from 29,028 feet and their tragic entrapment in blizzard conditions high on the [...]