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An invigorating exploration of how pushing our physical limits can unlock the hidden resilience of our evolutionary past. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with What doesn't kill us.
- invigorating
- adventurous
- intense
- 01
Exercised
Daniel Lieberman
A liberating, science-backed exploration that replaces gym guilt with a fascinating evolutionary understanding of how our bodies are meant to move.
- 02
Good to Go
Christie Aschwanden
An inquisitive and accessible exploration of the physiological realities of athletic recovery and the mind-body connection.
- 03
Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves
James Nestor
An immersive plunge into the extreme limits of the human body and the awe-inspiring mysteries of the ocean's depths.
- 04
Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
A fascinating, slightly terrifying wake-up call about the biological superpower we take for granted every single night.
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Spark
John J. Ratey · 2008
An empowering, science-backed wake-up call that will make you want to lace up your running shoes immediately.
- 06
The sports gene
David J. Epstein
A fascinating, globe-trotting investigation into the biological blueprints of human greatness.
- 07
Endurance
Scott Kelly
A grounded, gritty look at the physical and mental toll of living among the stars.
- 08
Head strong
Dave Asprey
An energetic, actionable blueprint for shaking off mental fog and treating your brain like a high-performance machine.
- 09
Relentless
Tim S. Grover and Shari Wenk
A shot of pure adrenaline and tough love designed to rewire your brain for ruthless success.
- 10
I Contain Multitudes
Ed Yong
A joyous, mind-bending plunge into the invisible ecosystems that secretly run our bodies and our world.
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Breath
James Nestor
A fascinating, paradigm-shifting exploration of the most basic human function that will literally change the way you sit and breathe while reading it.
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On Trails
Robert Moor
A thoughtful, wandering journey that changes the way you look at the ground beneath your feet and the choices that guide your life.
