Joshua Davis dreams like most guys. He wants a fun career, exciting adventures, a happy wife who’s proud of him, and really big muscles that ...
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Aug 28, 2008
Rebecca
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I wasn't sure what to expect. I read it in two days, and found myself laughing out loud. I found the best part to be his description of becoming a 128 lb sumo wrestler, and being surrounded by "man fat" as he plowed into his opponent. There's a photo of a race, but everybody seems to be looking behind them. I couldn't figure it out until I started reading the chapter, that Mr. Davis decided to take up backwards running. It's amazing the feats he attempts to conquer, in his quest for a
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Dec 17, 2009
RICK!
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A tremendously fun read by SF local writer Joshua Davis attempts to win contests he is dreadfully outmatched for. His desirer to be a provider and adventure in the eyes of his wife, this 130lbs data entry clerk joins the US National Arm Wrestling Team, trys his hand at bullfighting in Spain, sumo-wrestle a 500 lbs man, seeks the advice of a renowned backward runner in India, and convinces his family to enter in the Finish Sauna World Championship. Extremely funny and awe-inspiring.
Nov 29, 2008
Hannah
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For this kind of book, I would recommend "WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE" which is a similar exploration of the lesser-known hobbies of the world. This is sports, the other is hobbies. This one looks more at the author exploring all of them, the other looks more at the people who do it as a passion. This was OK.
Sep 10, 2008
How come there isn't a shelf for "started reading, but never finished?" This book would go there. I just couldn't keep it up...but that doesn't mean it was bad. It just didn't grab me at the time. I'll pick it up another time.
Dec 17, 2009
Sara
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Fairly funny, quite insightful story of one person's struggle to find out what he was meant for in life. Something that I related to, and helped me to laugh at myself a bit, too.
Jan 06, 2008
Ryan
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This book inspired me to live a bit wilder and more free. Plus it was highly entertaining, funny and even once in a while, thought-provoking.
May 29, 2008
Max
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couldn't stop laughing. Joshua Davis never disappoints in his Wired articles or this book.
Jan 07, 2008
Julie
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Funny guy. The beginning had me in tears with laughter. A quick and fun read.
Oct 16, 2008
Jamie
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The author is not as amusing as he thinks he is.
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