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Natural born heroes

Natural born heroes

Mastering the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance
HealthHistory
Pages
352
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run, investigates the secrets of ancient Greek heroes, discovering that their techniques for endurance and natural movement are still practiced today on the island of Crete. He connects these ancestral methods to a fascinating World War II mystery: how a small band of Resistance fighters kidnapped a German general. Inspired by these heroic acts, McDougall travels the world to uncover the lost art of the hero, encouraging readers to embrace natural fitness and outdoor activities.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeAdventurousInspiring
QuestSurvival

Genres

Health History Military History Travel Philosophy World War II

About the author

C
Christopher McDougall

Trained as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press, Christopher McDougall covered wars in Rwanda and Angola before writing his international bestseller, Born to Run. His fascination with the limits of human potential led him to create the Outside magazine web series, “Art of the Hero.” --chrismcdougall.com