Our review of : Seabiscuit

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

This book tells the riveting story of nine working-class American boys who stormed the rowing world and shocked the establishment with their Gold Medal victory at Hitler’s 1936 Olympic Games. With ambition and courage, these underdogs overcame difficult odds to achieve something that had never been done before. They showed that hard work and determination [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“The Confident Mind” is a battle-tested guide to unshakable performance by Dr. Nate Zinsser. The book offers a step-by-step approach to building self-confidence and overcoming limiting beliefs in any area of life, from sports and business to relationships and leadership. It also provides helpful tools such as assessments, case studies, action plans, reflection questions and [...]

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 [...]