Superhuman: Life at the Extremes of Mental and Physical Ability

The Sunday Times Book of the Year is an inspirational book that explores the peaks of human achievement and the secrets of long life and happiness. It interviews Nobel-prize winning scientists, double Booker-prize winning authors, opera stars, memory champions, and ultrarunners, and assesses the science of peak potential.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 02 May 2019
\n Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
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Sunday Times Book of the Year

This captivating book delves into the profound experience of excelling and the unwavering pursuit of greatness. It explores the enigmatic question of why some individuals attain remarkable achievements while others struggle, despite their unwavering efforts. What are the secrets to a long and fulfilling life of happiness? How much untapped potential lies within our species?

In this inspiring journey, New Scientist's Managing Editor, Rowan Hooper, takes us on a tour of the summits of human achievement. We have the privilege of engaging with some of the world's foremost minds, including Nobel laureates, double Booker prize winners, individuals whose unwavering focus has saved lives, international opera stars, memory champions, and ultrarunners. Through their stories, we gain insights into the science of peak potential, examining the interplay between genetics and the renowned 10,000 hours of practice.

Superhuman is a must-read for anyone who has ever harbored the belief that they possess the potential to achieve extraordinary feats in life. It serves as a source of motivation for those seeking success and for those who simply thirst for captivating human stories. Within these pages, you will discover a treasure trove of inspiration, wisdom, and resilience, reminding you that anything is possible with unwavering determination and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

\n Weight: 278g\n
Dimension: 127 x 198 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780349142715\n \n