After reading the entire book my opinions have changed a little bit. I do like the book a bit more and I have more sympathy for the characters more specifically Rex. We start to see how Rex is trapped in his situation and how tragic it truly is. One scene that stuck out to me was the passage that described Rex getting put into the hospital and getting sober for a little. He got sober for a bit and made a life for himself but was dragged back down

The Glass Castle is a story about the author, Jeannette Walls, and her dysfunctional family. This book book dives deep into the absurd stories that Jeannette has about moving from place to place and living in poverty. Jeannette‘s father is a heavy drinker and always seems to be able to turn things bad. If you like books that make you feel likely you have been punched in the feelings this book is for you.

I haven‘t been reading this book for long however this book goes over the science behind the physical aspect of training and how the body adapts to training stimulus. This book stresses that training must be specific to the sport being trained. I like books that cover sport science in detail. I find it fascinating how much the body can adapt quickly. There is no theme as this is a scientific textbook.

This phenomenal work of literature is teaching me lots about the ways that pro athletes cope with the high stress of competitions. I have barely started however the first chapter goes over “The Science of Suffering and that some pro athletes not only put up with but seek out discomfort in the world of sport. I like books that go over the science and mentality of sports so this was a perfect fit for me. The theme (if any) in this book is that to be

I have continued reading this book and it has moved more into what foods you should be eating instead of what the foods do in your body. The most interesting thing that I have taken away from this book so far is that most competitive athletes are not eating enough carbs so they are not training optimally. It has also broken down what supplements do in the human body.

This book shares so much valuable information about nutrition and recovery. I am halfway into the book but I have already taken away so much valuable information about the bacteria in the gut and how it changes and responds to what you eat. This book helps with general health, sleep guidelines, recovery, and nutrition. (continued in comments)