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1. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand: This moving and inspiring biography tells the story of Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic athlete and World War II prisoner of war who survived against all odds. It is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the resilience of the human heart.
2. A Life Without Limits: A World Champion’s Journey by Chrissie Wellington: This inspiring memoir tells the story of Chrissie Wellington, a world-champion triathlete and four-time Ironman World Champion. It is a testament to the power of determination and the strength of the human spirit.
3. Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi: This candid autobiography tells the story of tennis superstar Andre Agassi, from his humble beginnings to his rise to the top of the tennis world. It is an inspiring story of resilience, courage, and determination.
4. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics by Daniel James Brown: This inspiring story tells the true story of the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew and their quest for gold at the 1936 Olympic Games. It is a testament to the power of teamwork and the strength of the human spirit.
5. The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest by Anatoli Boukreev: This gripping account tells the story of the 1996 Everest disaster, in which eight climbers perished. It is a powerful testament to the courage and determination of those who risk their lives to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain.
6. Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall: This thrilling adventure story tells the story of a hidden tribe of ultra-runners in Mexico’s Copper Canyons and their quest to win an epic race. It is an inspiring story of courage, determination, and the power of the human spirit.
7. Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man’s Miraculous Survival by Joe Simpson: This gripping account tells the story of Joe Simpson’s miraculous survival after a mountaineering accident in the Andes. It is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the strength of the human will.
8. Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer: This gripping account tells the story of the 1996 Mt. Everest disaster, in which eight climbers perished. It is a powerful testament to the courage and determination of those who risk their lives to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain.
9. The Longest Race: A Lifelong Runner, an Iconic Ultramarathon, and the Case for Human Endurance by Ed Ayres: This inspiring story tells the story of an ultramarathon runner’s quest to complete the longest race in history. It is a testament to the power of determination and the strength of the human spirit.
10. The Last Season: A Father, a Son, and a Lifetime of College Football by Eric M. Metcalfe: This moving memoir tells the story of a father and son’s shared love of college football. It is a powerful testament to the power of family, friendship, and the strength of the human spirit.