A review by maurie_scar
The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance by David Epstein

5.0

I was given this book to read for a class in the summer. If not, I would have never thought about picking this book up. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I actually enjoyed reading this book. It not only goes into depth of how every single persons genes plays a part on their athleticism but how they came to be and how they could, initially be fine tuned.

It did a good job at seeing the physiology of things, since I am studying Sport Medicine that aspect was interesting and very informative.

Every story told in the chapters was so intriguing as well. We got to learn from a variety of athletes, not just world class champions, and to see how the climate and way of life others live can influence our athleticism.

I would recommend this book to anyone, it's informative and fun but not to the point you feel like you're reading a textbook. Yet your growth in knowledge will come out the same.