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.
"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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