Our review of : The Unlikely Thru-Hiker

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

“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 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 [...]

HWPO is a book that provides readers with the motivation and tools they need to achieve success in their lives. Author Mat Fraser draws on his own experiences as an athlete and successful businessman to provide insights into what it takes to be successful. He offers readers step-by-step instructions for setting goals, developing the right [...]

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 [...]

“Unbroken” is the extraordinary story of Louis Zamperini, a World War II hero who faced impossible odds and survived. Laura Hillenbrand tells Zamperini’s tale with incredible detail and depth, painting an indelible portrait of a man whose courage and determination was unparalleled. Readers will be transfixed by this harrowing journey to the darkest depths of [...]

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 [...]