Our review of : In the Shadow of the Mountain

Rickson Gracie, one of the most celebrated mixed martial arts fighters in history, tells the story of his life and how embracing the philosophy of Flow has helped him achieve unparalleled success in everything he does. Drawing on his own experiences as well as those of other legends such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and [...]

In 1577, Francis Drake set off aboard the Golden Hind to become the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. Laurence Bergreen’s In Search of a Kingdom tells the story of what should have been an unremarkable voyage-but instead became one of history’s most daring exploits. Packed with adventure and intrigue, it is also a compelling [...]

In Open, Andre Agassi tells the unflinchingly honest story of his life on and off the tennis court. He opens up about his difficult childhood, his complex relationship with his father, and how he overcame personal obstacles to achieve extraordinary success in professional tennis.Agassi also talks about the great people who have influenced him – [...]

This book is all about gaining control of your life by thinking neutrally. It teaches you how to approach problems and situations without letting emotions get in the way. The author, Trevor Moawad, is a sports psychologist who has worked with some of the biggest names in professional sports. He knows what it takes to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This book is a firsthand account of Sidney Crosby’s rookie year in the NHL. It tells the story of how he became one of the most successful hockey players in history, despite facing numerous challenges along the way. For who is this book for ? This book is for Sidney Crosby fans who want to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]