Our review of : It’s Better to Be Feared

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Total Recall is the unbelievable but true story of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s life. From his early days as a bodybuilder to his rise to political power as Governor of California, Total Recall covers it all. Filled with never-before-seen photos and personal anecdotes, this book offers an intimate look at one of the world’s most famous faces. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

Finding Ultra is the incredible story of one man’s journey from out-of-shape desk jockey to endurance athlete and world-class ultrarunner. Author Rich Roll details every step of his transformation, revealing that anyone can achieve peak physical condition—no matter their age or fitness level—by eating a plant-based diet, committing to an intensive training regimen, and discovering [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]