Sports & Outdoors

The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics
The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics

Review:I believe, that this book should be compulsory reading for all high school students. It is not only well written, but has some very, very positive thoughts and is an excellent example of what a person can do if he is willing. I loved the original, have not read the teen version.
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An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive
An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive

Review:Absolutely outstanding! I lived trough WW II in Germany (on the wrong side of the war) and I pray to God there will never ever be wars again. Nor People like Hitler or 'the Blade". This book should teach country-leaders that wars are the worst crimes against humanity. Read more

A Seven Year Pacific Odyssey - Tightwads on the Loose
A Seven Year Pacific Odyssey - Tightwads on the Loose

Review:I liked the book mostly but was pretty turned off by the authors political views and obvious disdain for anything to do with the US Military... even while working for them. In any case, those sections were rather small and easy to dismiss. Overall, a great book. Read more

and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength
and Environmental Conditioning Will Renew Our Lost Evolutionary Strength

Review:The three pillars of health – diet, exercise, and environmental training.

For at least half a century the conventional wisdom about maintaining good physical health has rested on the twin pillars of diet and exercise. While those are no doubt vital, there’s an equally important, but completely ignored, third pillar – environmental training.

If you're interested in health, read this book. Read more

Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World
Long Way Round: Chasing Shadows Across the World

Review:So these guys want to have an adventure. Great idea. Then they decide somebody else should pay for the trip, because god forbid they spend their own money. Then they decide a company should give them bikes to do the trip, because god forbid they use their own bikes. Then they take a support crew...

It has interesting parts about people they meet and such that kept me interested. However, I was lost on the whole "adventure" aspect because everything was laid out for them / paid for / p... Read more

I Am Zlatan: My Story On and Off the Field
I Am Zlatan: My Story On and Off the Field

Review:Aidan Tripler
Language Arts
1/7/2016
#45

The book I Am Zlatan is an autobiography of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He is a famous soccer player.

He currently plays for the soccer club PSG in Paris, France.

He grew up in Malmö, Sweden where he started his soccer career. Zlatan talks about his rough childhood. He had to act like the father in the family because his father was not around.

Zlatan has played in almost all of the biggest leagues in Europe. He talks about ... Read more

Salt
Salt

Review:I am a qualified Nutritionist and Naturopath and I appreciate reading books that are rich in meaningful information. I bought this book because I had increasingly noted that the concerns we have about table salt are unfounded. So I decided to do some research. To get a good handle on salt, I needed to go back in time (hence this book) to understand the use of salt throughout history, and then relate that to more recent studies that were conducted.

There were as many studies claiming salt... Read more

How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story
How to Unlock Adventure and Happiness by Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story

Review:This book is great for gamers, dreamers, fantasy-lovers, young folks, old folks-- anybody who's wants to turn their life around. If you want to take your life back, this book helps reverse stigmatizing mindsets that keep us in an office job for more hours than we can handle. It is relatable, conversational, an easy but sophisticated read. I read a self help book every week and this is my favorite by far! Read more

Forever with You (Wait for You)
Forever with You (Wait for You)

Review:Forever With You is the 5th book in Jennifer Armentrout's Wait For You Series. These books are all stand alone New Adult books, that revolve around a group of friends. I have truly enjoyed each of the books in this series, some more than others, but overall this series keeps me coming back.

Forever With You was an overall sweet, funny and sexy read. This book doesn't have a whole lot of drama built into it, but the dialogue and connections she formed with Stephanie and Nick and Stephan... Read more

Strength Training for Life After 40 - The Barbell Prescription
Strength Training for Life After 40 - The Barbell Prescription

Review:I'm 55 and have been working out/lifting, boxing, karate, bike, jogging, yoga, kettle bells etc.for over 30 years. Recently found with my weight staying the same for the past 30 years +/- 5lb but body fat rising, I have not been lifting heavy because I don't want to get hurt. I have injured my self doing single joint lifts (get the book) and using bad form. A friend recommended this book, he's late 60's and deadlifting 315!!!!??? I want some of that. I like the fact that pull ups and chin u... Read more

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