55. "I finished "A Fighter's Heart" by Sam Sheridan last month" In response to In response to 0
Really good book, kept me intrigued and is out at the perfect time, what with MMA taking off the way it is.
It's all about understanding the mind of a fighter: why he does it, what keeps him motivated, his daily routine, and how addictive fighting is. His journey takes him through Thailand with the Muay Thai guys, through Brazil with some of the best MMA fighters in the world, Iowa where he trains with the UFC's Team Miletich, and to Southern California where he hangs out and trains with an up-and-coming young boxer. He also touches on dog fights and cock fights, and parallels them with humans.
I'm also starting on these three books:
The Omnivore's Dilemma - I'm only a few chapters in, but I never thought I'd be so fascinated by corn production.
On the Road With the Ramones - Haven't picked this up yet, but this is the next one I'm gonna tackle. Written by their tour manager, it's sure to give some insight on the greatest American band of all time.
Rise and Fall of the Five Families - The most comprehensive book on La Cosa Nostra ever written. This one's coming to me in the mail soon. Got it off Amazon for 5 bucks. It's a beast of a book, around 800 pages long. Can't wait to crack this one open.