Description
On the rugged mountains of wartime Crete, a small band of unconventional resistance fighters attempts an audacious mission: the capture of a German general. Reconstructing their exploits, Christopher McDougall follows the trail from World War II espionage into the science and traditions of human performance, exploring how ordinary people can develop extraordinary endurance, strength, and resilience. Blending adventure, history, travel, and investigative reporting, the book examines ancient movement practices, natural fitness, and the role of diet in unlocking the body’s innate abilities. The result is an inspiring, fast-paced exploration of what it means to become a “natural born hero.”
Available Editions
paperback
Alfred A. Knopf
Published Jan 1, 2015
337 pages
ISBN: 9780307594969
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Natural Born Heroes by Christopher McDougall.