Our review of : The Rise of Superman

Relentless is a sports book written by Tim S. Grover, who is the personal trainer of some of the world’s best athletes, including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. The main idea behind Grover’s philosophy is that in order to be successful in any field, you must be relentless in your pursuit of greatness. In other [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Barbarian Days is a surfing memoir by William Finnegan. The book tells the story of Finnegan’s lifelong passion for surfing and his adventures in some of the world’s most treacherous waves. Along with recounting his own experiences, Finnegan offers insights into the history and culture of surfing, and highlights the challenges faced by surfers today [...]

“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, [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

The Inner Game of Tennis is a classic guide to the mental side of peak performance. Written by W. Timothy Gallwey, the book aims to help readers improve their tennis game using simple yet effective techniques derived from psychology and Zen philosophy. For who is this book for ? The Inner Game of Tennis is [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]