The incredible true story of the author's remarkable transformation, at the age of 40, from out-of-shape average Joe into one of the world's best endurance athletes
Rich Roll has been featured on CNN and has been named one of the world's 25 fittest men by Men's Fitness magazine. He is a graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and four children and, when he is training or competing, manages the entertainment boutique Independent Law Group, LLP.
"Finding Ultra blends Rich Roll's story of superhuman personal transformation with an amazingly practical guide to plant-based living. It's also an enlightened manifesto for anyone wanting to transform their life." - Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Zones books.
"Finding Ultra is Rich Roll's incredible story of mental,
emotional, and physical endurance. An essential, inspiring
read." - Michael Greger, MD, FACLM, New York Times
bestselling author of How Not to Die, founder of
NutritionFacts.org
"One of the best books about health and fitness I've ever read."
- Neal Barnard, MD, president of the Physician's Committee for
Responsible Medicine "Rich Roll's Finding Ultra is a
testament to the power of the human spirit to overcome any
obstacle, break down walls, and redefine what's possible."
- John Brenkus, Creator and Host of ESPN's "Sport Science" and
New York Times bestselling author of The Perfection
Point "Finding Ultra is the ultimate story of hope,
perseverance and endurance against life's biggest challenges."
--William Cope Moyers, New York Times bestselling author of
Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption "Roll has
accomplished amazing things, but it is his ability to draw
inspiring and uniquely insightful lessons from his experiences that
sets him apart from other extreme athletes. Finding Ultra is a
fascinating read full of practical tips."
--Dean Karnazes, nationally bestselling author of Ultramarathon
Man
"Finding Ultra is about a journey we all take as human
beings, when we decide to pursue the impossible and live a life of
mission. When I need to dig deeper, push harder, and find a
little boost, Rich Roll is the guy who comes to mind. He is
inspiration embodied."
--Sanjay Gupta, M.D., Emmy Award-winning Chief Medical
Correspondent for CNN and New York Times bestselling author
of Chasing Life and Cheating Death "You walk away
from reading this book knowing you have the total power to
transform your life on every level...Roll is immensely likeable, a
most compelling storyteller, and a true shaman of health and
fitness!"
--Kathy Freston, New York Times bestselling author of
Quantum Wellness and Veganist "This awesome piece of
writing - one-part memoir, one-part how-to, and one part megadose
of gut truth - reminds us to wake up and live our best life.
Prepare to be entertained, but most of all, prepare to be
inspired."
--Mel Stewart, 14-Time National Champion, former World Record
Holder, and Winner of Two Olympic Gold Medals in swimming "I loved
this. A rare book, unusual for its honesty and willingness to bare
all, that really does deserve such superlatives as 'riveting' and
'compelling.' I was moved by watching Roll conquer his demons, and
felt privileged to share in his eventual enlightenment. By laying
it on the line, Roll absolutely wins us over."
--Rip Esselstyn, New York Times bestselling author of The
Engine 2 Diet
"An incredibly inspirational book about achieving greatness at
any age through self-belief and a positive attitude. Rich Roll
is a true champion of life and sport."
--Levi Leipheimer, Two-Time Stage Winner of the Tour de
France and Olympic Time-Trial Bronze Medalist "Finding
Ultra is an inspired first-person account of fast living and
even faster swimming, biking and running that will leave you
convinced of the power of your own will."
--Brendan Brazier, bestselling author of Thrive "A tribute
to the fortitude of the human spirit, and the power each of us has
to grab hold of our life and achieve the unexpected. For anyone who
feels stuck, Rich offers sage advice on everything from
relationships to lifestyle to diet to spiritual well-being."
-Dave Zabriskie, Five-Time National Time-Trial Champion in cycling
"An inspiring story of a man whose life took a tragic turn but then
rebounded spectacularly. Down but not out, Rich Roll rose like a
phoenix, taking the commitment to his own health to a new level and
achieving a remarkable transformation. I believe everyone will be
able to relate to this plant-powered athlete's riveting story and
perhaps garner some inspiration for their own journey. A top
read!"
-Luke McKenzie, Five-Time Ironman Champion
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