The Sports Gene: Talent, Practice and the Truth About Success by David Epstein (

Description: The Sports Gene by David Epstein Offers an exploration of athletic success. This book shows why some skills that we imagine are innate are not - like the bullet-fast reactions of a baseball player - and why other characteristics that we assume are entirely voluntary, like the motivation to practice, might in fact have important genetic components. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An entertaining and thought-provoking examination of the truth behind talent and success.A wonderful book. Thoughtful...fascinating Malcolm GladwellDo you believe some people are born athletes?Is sporting talent innate or something that can be achieved through endurance and practise?In this ground-breaking and entertaining exploration of athletic success, award-winning writer David Epstein gets to the heart of the great nature vs. nurture debate, and explodes myths about how and why humans excel.Along the way, Epstein-- Exposes the flaws in the so-called 10,000-hour rule that states that rigorous practice from a young age is the only route to success.- Shows why some skills that we imagine are innate are not - like the bullet-fast reactions of a baseball player.- Uncovers why other characteristics that we assume are entirely voluntary, like the motivation to practice, might in fact have important genetic components.Throughout, The Sports Gene forces us to rethink the very nature of success. Author Biography David Epstein is an award-winning senior writer for Sports Illustrated, where he covers sports science, medicine, and Olympic sports. His investigative pieces are among Sports Illustrateds most high-profile stories. An avid runner himself, he earned All-East honours on Columbia Universitys varsity track squad. This is his first book. Review A wonderful book. Thoughtful... fascinating. -- Malcolm Gladwell, author of OutliersProvides a powerful and convincing analysis of how genes influence all our lives, especially the careers of elite sportsmen * The Times *A fascinating, thought-provoking look at the leading edge of sports performance, written by a guy who knows the territory. David, besides being a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, was a collegiate runner for Columbia University. More to the point, hes a terrific researcher and a fine, thoughtful writer -- Dan Coyle, author of The Talent CodeFull credit to David Epstein, a Sports Illustrated journalist with a serious and deep knowledge of genetics and sports science, for his terrific and unblinking new book, The Sports Gene, a timely corrective to the talent-denial industry -- Ed Smith * New Statesman *Endlessly fascinating -- John Harding * Daily Mail * Promotional An entertaining and thought-provoking examination of the truth behind talent and success. Prizes Short-listed for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2013 (UK) Short-listed for PEN/ ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing 2014 (UK) Review Text A wonderful book. Thoughtful... fascinating. Review Quote Endlessly fascinating Promotional "Headline" An entertaining and thought-provoking examination of the truth behind talent and success. Details ISBN022409162X Author David Epstein Pages 352 Year 2014 ISBN-10 022409162X ISBN-13 9780224091626 Format Paperback Imprint Yellow Jersey Press Subtitle Talent, Practice and the Truth About Success Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Publication Date 2014-01-02 Publisher Vintage Publishing DEWEY 611.0181663 Short Title The Sports Gene Language English UK Release Date 2014-01-02 AU Release Date 2014-01-02 NZ Release Date 2014-01-02 Alternative 9781473522459 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78089885;

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