June 2012 | Adthe Live Sports

Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers (Youth, Family, and Culture) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)What is the book about?"Hurt 2.0' is about getting inside the world of today's teenagers. Chap's purpose is to share how life is different for today's high school students.What do I think about it?The research, stories, and candor is fantastic. This book will pop the eyes and open the minds of those...

The Ten Paradoxes: The Science of Where's My Zen? Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I was impressed with Chapter 14 No Mind Extreme and it reminded me of `Your Erroneous Zones" by Dr. Dryer. This is about the person living in the moment and free of the hang-ups, prejudices, guilts, worries, and over-thinking that we all do and get stuck in. It's not easy to get out of it, but this book...

In This Corner . . . : Forty-two World Champions Tell Their Stories Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Although the edition I have is pretty old and the most recent interviews were taken in the 1970s this book is still a fantastic look at the lifes of many of the 20th centuries top boxers. Each boxers story is told in a single chapter and in their OWN words. Its brilliant reading about how these champions...

In a Single Bound: Losing My Leg, Finding Myself, and Training for Life Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Sarah Reinertsen not only has an incredible story to tell but she's also an amazing person. She had a difficult childhood both physically and emotionally and yet she never let that hold her back from following her passion. Her memoir reveals some of the intimate details in her life and also gives an...

Bears: In Their Own Words : Chicago Bear Greats Talk About the Team, the Game, the Coaches, and the Times of Their Lives Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a wonderful book written by Bears of every football era. I've read it many times over and will continue to do so. If you like the Chicago Bears, you will enjoy this book. I can't recommend it high enough. You hear from lots of the guys you'd expect, McMahon, Sayers, Ditka, Butkus, etc., but I...

Powder and Ball Small Arms: Live Firing Classic Military Weapons in Colour Photographs Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This well photographed book contains great material on less well known blackpowder weapons. The type not generally seen in the states. The information is well written and the only gripe I can put forward is the small type used.Click Here to see more reviews about: Powder and Ball Small Arms: Live Firing...

Water's Edge: Women Who Push the Limits in Rowing, Kayaking and Canoeing (Adventura Books) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Books about rowing are rare enough. Books about women rowing or paddling are even rarer. Along with "The Red Rose Crew," "Water's Edge" is a lovely addition to this tiny category. In an unusual and delightful "double funnel" structure, the book begins with the most structured form of rowing, crew, then...

What Giants They Were: New York Giants Greats Talk About Their Teams, Their Coaches, and the Times of Their Lives Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)THIS BOOK IS A COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS AND SHORT STORIES ABOUT SOME OF THE LEGENDARY GIANTS OF THE EARLY ERA AND MOSTLY OF THE GOLDEN ERA OF THE LATE 50'S AND EARLY 60'S. IT IS A FASCINATING COLLECTION ALONG WITH SOME GREAT PICTURES. I REALLY LOVED THIS BOOK, EVEN THOUGH I AM A BROWNS FAN. A BOOK THAT...

Neutral Buoyancy: Adventures in a Liquid World Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)It's a little hard to imagine that any thinking person who is a diver, or maybe wants to be a diver, would not enjoy and be informed by this book.I know I learned lot. There is a lot of history of diving, combined with modern diving anecdotes. I would say the history part I found most interesting and...

Pinheads and Patriots: Where You Stand in the Age of Obama Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is an actual review from someone who has read the entire book. Seems a bit rare here.I liked Bold Fresh, it read like O'Reilly talking but included some great stories and insight into Bill. Sadly Pinheads and Patriots is a pretty lazy effort by Bill, especially if you watch his nightly show.For...

The World According to Garp (Modern Library) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I first read THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP in 1982, the year the movie adaptation came out. I was a great fan of Robin Williams (MORK & MINDY still being on television at the time), and because I was far too young to view the film, I decided to read its source novel. Actually, I did an oral report...

Harvard Boys: A Father and Son's Adventures Playing Minor League Baseball Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)First off, I would like to say I enjoyed this book tremendously. As a former ballplayer myself, I was a little skeptical about how minor league baseball was going to be portrayed. I was afraid this book was going to be a cheap rip-off of the uber-successful movie Bull Durham. However, I was pleasantly...

Tropic of Orange Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I wrote my senior thesis on this book at UC Berkeley. The complexities of multiculturalism, borders and the constant movement of today are on display here. It also reminded me of the movie "Crash" but with more depth to the cast of characters. One line from the book sticks with me and appears in my thoughts...

Nuvolari: The Legend Lives Again Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)A truly superb book on the life of Nuvolari. Stunning photographs coupled with almost poetic verse filled with in depth coverage of his life. If you have any interest in early formula one, or the life of this both courageous and charismatic individual this is a must read.Click Here to see more reviews...

You Go Girl Winning the Woman's Way Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)These amazing women athletes all made the decision to set a goal, to have the right attitude, to have faith and determination, and to make sacrifices in order to reach their dreams/goals in life. This book is very uplifting and inspirational - full of wisdom, optimism, gratitude and joy. It is truly...

Where To Ski and Snowboard Worldwide: The Reuters Guide Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Trust me on this one folks. If you have gotten this far, pulled up this ski guide and are reading this review, just save your time and order the book immediately. While on sabbatical from a corporate job last winter I skied in Europe at 28 resorts over 4 months and used this guide exclusively. It was...

Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I own 6 of the most popular books on avalanche safety; this is by far the best. The core information needed to assess avalanche risk is given in some detail but the explanations are presented in "everyday" terms and are quite easy to understand. None-the-less,Tremper never talks down to his readers and...