About
Paul Schlarman was born in Denver, Colorado, USA in 1967 and has since become a writer, illustrator, and incurable traveler. Always believing life should be fun, he enjoys creating stories that stir imagination and possibility in the mind and heart of the reader. Co-author of Soo Thankful: A Book of Thankfulness and Obrigadoo: O Livro do Agradecimento, Paul is keen to experience new cultures and languages and incorporate them into his writing. When not traveling the world, he divides his time fairly evenly between Brazil, Hawai'i, and Colorado. Paul is often found posting thoughts at PaulSchlarman.com, Kaliaki.com and Facebook.com/KaliakiPublishing.
Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness
Description
<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>
Story Behind The Book
We created this book to help parents and children be more mindful of all the things to be thankful for in life. We realized we needed to be reminded of this often and wanted to share that message.
Reviews
"Soo Thankful is a lovely story and perfect to share to brighten up any
rainy day. The colours are 'soo' vibrant and bright which really
complements the key messages. Reading this with Finn & Poppy was
great as it was just the right pace to discuss the scenes and enjoy the
illustrations. The book gave a prefect opportunity to engage with my two
little ones, and it was perfect for bedtime." - Andy
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