so there’s this special book which was such a hit in its native norway that it sold about half a million copies ina country witha population of 5 million or about 1 copy for every 10 people. just about the whole nation read the book, and certainy everyone knows of it.. i t became a bestseller in europe. its crawling its way over here witha relatively recent translation. it is amazing and might be something to put on your summer list.
I read about a half dozen running books recently and some history of world war one and two. A little Lemony Snickets book about unpleasant things or something like that , you would like that.
Two health books I liked are “The First 20 Minutes” tries to explain what is actually known and not known about aerobic and anaerobic exercise doses and frequency and their effects on health and aging.
Also “Spent” a six week guide by a Dr. for how to recover from exhaustion and set your body and mind on a balanced energetic path. Lots of strict diet and alcohol and sugars stuff, yoga, massage, etc. Highly recommends to include exercise but not going to extremes of exercise.
I have two self help books that would probably be good for me but can’t get moving on them. “Chimp Paradox” and “Thinking Fast and SLow”
Spent the day in the jury lounge, so took a book, “Three Cups of Tea”. It was the most boring day I have spent in a while, not because of the book, but because after 3.5 hours no panel was called. Got off easy I guess. The book is by Greg Mortenson and chronicles how an ordinary person can effect change halfway around the globe. Haven’t finished the book but my civic duty is complete.
[quote=moneymaker]Spent the day in the jury lounge, so took a book, “Three Cups of Tea”. It was the most boring day I have spent in a while, not because of the book, but because after 3.5 hours no panel was called. Got off easy I guess. The book is by Greg Mortenson and chronicles how an ordinary person can effect change halfway around the globe. Haven’t finished the book but my civic duty is complete.[/quote]
“They also serve, who only stand and wait” …milton.
I have dabbled in distance running off and on my entire life . Mostly on the last few years. Had heard about the book Born to Run, But it seemed too hyped to be worth reading and part of me thinks distance running is stupid, despite my love of it. So, I stumbled upon it and decided to take it home for a look anyway.
Couldn’t put it down. I am almost convinced that there is nothing stupid about running. Recommended for runners but also non-runners who are broad general interest readers.
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