Books for Him - Holiday, 2009

Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall	The Eleventh Man, by Ivan Doig
This year's book for the outdoorsman/athlete, asks the question, why don’t we run more than we do? McDougall explores the history, psychology, sociology and anatomy/physiology of running, arguing that all of our assumptions about running are wrong and as a consequence, we run all wrong. Along the way we meet some pretty crazy characters, and question how we run, and long to run and run and run again. - Ron	Ten members of Montana's legendary 1941 football team are caught up in World War II. The 11th man, Ben Reinking, has been plucked from pilot training and asked to chronicle the adventures of his teammates.
Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood, by Michael Lewis, Tabitha Soren	Last Night in Twisted River, by John Irving
Stories of fatherhood, funny, endearing, well-told. Anybody called 'Dad,' or anybody at risk of being called 'Dad,' should read this book. It will bring tears, o f laughter and that other kind, to your eyes. -Ron	Easily the best book of the last year, Irving tells a compelling story of loggers in New Hampshire. It is classic, complex Irving in new clothers. - Kathy
Out of the Blue: A History of Lightning: Science, Superstition, and Amazing Stories of Survival, by John Friedman	Madewell Brown, by Rick Collignon
There is, perhaps, no other force in Nature as frightening and compelling as lightning. With this book, Friedman chronicles the myths and history, the personal survival stories and the latest science, bundling it all up in a compulsively readable narrative. Just don't curl up with it under a tree in a storm. - Jay	This is a story of two old, old men, men who have lived, but not proudly, and who have secrets even as they approach their deaths. It is the story of how they try to unburden themselves, and what happens when they do. Collignon is a gifted writer, concise, mean, imaginative. His characters are scary real. And as a result, this book is a rewarding read. And - the story is about baseball! - Ron
Where Men Win Glory, by Jon Krakauer	Have a Little Faith: A True Story, by Mitch Albom
Krakauer ("Into the Wild") chronicles the riveting, tragic story of former NFL player Pat Tillman, who was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004, in engrossing detail highlighting his remarkable character and personality while closely examining the murky, heartbreaking circumstances of his death. - Sue	If you liked Tuesdays With Morrie you will love this book. In this true story, Mitch Albom is asked by his childhood rabbi to deliver his eulogy. A strange request considering Albom is no longer connected with Judaism and the rabbi is not on his death bed. An inspiring and joyful read. - Debbie
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea, by Sebastian Junger	Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis, by Al Gore
A classic. Period. If your man hasn't read this, get it; he needs it. One of the most exciting and scary stories ever written. A book you can't put down. - Ron	Al Gore tells it as he sees it. It is our choice - will we make the tough decisions to save our planet? He explores the choices and convinces us to act.