Our review of : The River of Doubt

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 [...]

Playmakers is a tell-all book by sports journalist Mike Florio that takes readers behind the scenes of the NFL. Florio offers an insider’s view into how the league really operates, including its business practices and inner workings. He also provides his expert analysis on key issues affecting the sport, from player safety to labor disputes. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Charles Oakley has never been one to shy away from a physical challenge. The former NBA player was known as one of the most ferocious competitors in the league, and he paid no attention to personal boundaries when it came to winning. In “The Last Enforcer”, Oakley tells all about his outrageous experiences during his [...]

“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 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 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 [...]

Thinner Leaner Stronger is a book about how to build the perfect female body. It was written by Michael Matthews, who is an experienced fitness writer and athlete. The book offers a simple science-based approach to muscle gain, fat loss, and overall health for women. For who is this book for ? This book is [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]