Dawson Vosburg

Dawson Vosburg

About

i am DAWSON VOSBURG.

i love MUSIC.

i love MOVIES.

i love BOOKS.

I was born in the '90s ('94. Do the math--I turn 16 in August). I write books, movies, music, and reviews for all three.

I have three brothers. They're great. Two older. One younger.

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Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness

Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness

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<p><b>The absorbing, definitive account of CrossFit's origins, its explosive grassroots growth, and its emergence as a global phenomenon.</b><br /> <br />One of the most illuminating books ever on a sports subculture, <i>Learning to Breathe Fire </i>combines vivid sports writing with a thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human. In the book, veteran journalist J.C. Herz explains the science of maximum effort, why the modern gym fails an obese society, and the psychic rewards of ending up on the floor feeling as though you're about to die. <br /> <br />The story traces CrossFit’s rise, from a single underground gym in Santa Cruz to its adoption as the workout of choice for elite special forces, firefighters and cops, to its popularity as the go-to fitness routine for regular Joes and Janes. Especially riveting is Herz’s description of The CrossFit Games, which begin as an informal throw-down on a California ranch and evolve into a televised global proving ground for the fittest men and women on Earth, as well as hundreds of thousands of lesser mortals. <br /> <br />In her portrayal of the sport's star athletes, its passionate coaches and its “chief armorer,” Rogue Fitness, Herz powerfully evokes the uniqueness of a fitness culture that  cultivates primal fierceness in average people. And in the shared ordeal of an all-consuming workout, she unearths the ritual intensity that's been with us since humans invented sports, showing us how, on a deep level, we're all tribal hunters and first responders, waiting for the signal to go all-out. </p>

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&quot;This is a book about a group of teenagers, written by a young author. Despite his tender age, Dawson writes in a refreshing punchy style. It is slightly reminiscent of a James Bond adventure, but with it being targeted at young adults, there is a unique perspective on the story. <p>Despite it being aimed at a much younger audience, I found the book an enjoyable read. Dawson enters the world of his imagination, meeting people that are familiar to him from his `real life'. He and his fellow agents have to overcome another organisation that is set on world domination, and they are not as concerning regarding non-violence as the BLUE agency. There is one major objective throughout the story, but plenty of problems along the way that Josiah and his fellow agents need to overcome. Some of these are completed successfully; others don't go quite as planned. </p><p>There is good interplay between the main characters, and as the story progresses their relationships develop from acquaintances into good friendships with strong ties for each other. The story is fast paced, giving the reader little time to pause, I found it a real page turner. Each chapter leaves you wanting to find out what happens next. I found the book drew me in so much that I read it in one sitting.&quot; --Kopek Review</p>