michaelgeer 's review for:

Finding Ultra, Revised and Updated Edition: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself by Rich Roll

2.25

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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I had started this book not knowing that the first half was a memoir about Rich Roll and did find his story interesting with the combination of addiction and being an endurance athlete. But in the end I found it to be a bit shallow at parts. What he’s accomplished is very impressive but at times it felt more like an attempted humble brag. 

Also as a conscious eater/vegetarian I found his language about being a raw vegan to be pretty judgmental and condescending. I believe a vegan diet is likely the healthiest thing you can do, but it also isn’t for everyone.  Some people live in food deserts, don’t have the privilege or time to cook, or also just want to enjoy food sometimes.