Our review of : Full Out

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 [...]

In Legacy, sports journalist James Kerr offers an insightful look at the astonishing success of the All Blacks—the New Zealand national rugby team who have won the World Cup three times. Drawing on interviews with players and coaches as well as years of firsthand observation, Kerr explores how the team’s culture of dedication and humility [...]

“Unbroken” is the extraordinary story of Louis Zamperini, a World War II hero who faced impossible odds and survived. Laura Hillenbrand tells Zamperini’s tale with incredible detail and depth, painting an indelible portrait of a man whose courage and determination was unparalleled. Readers will be transfixed by this harrowing journey to the darkest depths of [...]

In Love is a memoir by Amy Bloom about her experiences with love and loss. The book chronicles Bloom’s relationships from childhood to adulthood, each of which ended in heartbreak. In spite of this, Bloom manages to find moments of happiness and connection throughout her life. This soulful and lyrical work reminds us that even [...]

In Unbreakable, Jay Glazer tells the story of how he turned his personal struggles with depression and anxiety into motivation to achieve success. He provides readers with a roadmap for doing the same, offering advice on everything from recognizing when you need help to developing resilience in the face of setbacks. I felt like this [...]

This book is a guide to the modern fundamentals of golf, written by Ben Hogan. It covers everything from grip and stance to swing plane and club head speed. This is an essential read for any golfer looking to improve their game. For who is this book for ? This book is for any golfer [...]

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 [...]

In the Shadow of the Mountain is a powerful memoir about one woman’s courage in the face of physical adversity. Silvia Vasquez-Lavado was born with a debilitating leg condition that kept her from ever participating in sports or outdoor activities. But at age forty, she decided to finally do something about it, and attempted to [...]

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 [...]

“American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon” is an autobiography by outdoorsman Steven Rinella. The book tells the story of Rinella’s obsession with hunting the buffalo, and his journey to track one down in the wilds of America. Along the way, Rinella recounts tales of other hunters who have sought out this elusive prey, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]