Our review of : Touching the Void

Undaunted Courage is the riveting story of two British explorers, Lewis and Clark, who led an expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific Coast and back between 1804 and 1806. Stephen Ambrose brilliantly re-creates their adventures in a book that richly details both their private lives and public accomplishments. From encounters with hostile Native American [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

If you’re unhappy with your body, if you’re sick and tired of being skinny or fat, then this book is for you. Bigger Leaner Stronger is the simple science of building the ultimate male body. It’s an all-inclusive guide to gaining muscle mass, losing fat, and staying healthy. Whether you want to bulk up or [...]

In Open, Andre Agassi tells the unflinchingly honest story of his life on and off the tennis court. He opens up about his difficult childhood, his complex relationship with his father, and how he overcame personal obstacles to achieve extraordinary success in professional tennis.Agassi also talks about the great people who have influenced him – [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]