Fantastic read and great insight into what makes the best, the best. If your into sports this book is for you and it will encourage a lot of outside conversations into the topic. It goes into many reasons to what make these exceptional athletes so good. A few people i know have also read it and they all loved it. If your into sports i guarantee you will find this book very interesting and i couldn't recommend it enough.Epstein's deep understanding of the subject matter is evident throughout this book. This material can get a little tedious in parts, but his ability to simplify a complex science for the layperson, speaks volumes about the amount of research that's gone into this book, and his ability as a sportswriter. Overall, it's a very insightful look into a fascinating subject.Great book. A bit long and the concusions are somewhat not always clear but a lot if interesting research and infoI thought this was well written and very eye opening in understanding what contributes to the performance of athletes.The information contained in the book is fascinating and up to date. It is written in a style that anyone could read, enjoy and understand. The stories are relevant and tie in with the arguments presented. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and not just people who are interested or involved in sport.I would recommend this for anyone with any interest in sports and development. It's a great read and counterbalances Bounce which I used to totally believe in.Excellent book. As a mother of two athletic boys trying to determine the best sport for them, it provided a very clear understanding of the importance of genes in reaching the professional level in sports. I loved the book.An extremely insightful read that has transformed my understanding of the influence of genetics upon sports performance. The depth of Epstein's research for the book is remarkable. A great read even for those unfamiliar with genetic literature.In short, we all know that basketball rewards tall athletes, gymnasts are smaller, marathon runners look a certain way etc...In a world where people insist "Nothing is impossible" it's refreshing to discuss (and acknowledge) the ingrained qualities which actually contribute to becoming elite in sport.Fascinating insight which is rooted in science & fact, not hyperbole and speculation.Good book, however, Epstien overdid the storytelling which became quite frustrating as the book progressed. Epstein's writing style is very readable but he lost the balance in the latter stages and he took too long to make his points, many of his points were to often repeated. Having said that i would buy his follow up to this "Range".If you've watched David's TED talk (as I had), then you probably have a fair idea of what this book will be about - suffice it to say, I was not disappointed, the book was very interesting and a nice insight into the many unusual ways that natural/genetic talents influence sport today.As a fan of cycling, one must concede that performance enhancing drugs have altered the landscape of competition, and it is hard to know how far this has distorted the fields and results - although this question isn't ignored (particularly with respect to female competitors) it would be an improvement to the book if somehow it could have peered back behind that curtain, although I appreciate that this is a big task given the obvious secrecy involved!Some of the stuff went a bit over my head as I don't have a scientific background but I find that even for those like me with a casual interest in sports, genetics, human nature vs nurture etc Epstein manages to share sometimes complex findings in a fairly approachable manner. His writing style is quite entertaining at times which considerably compensates for the dryness of the subject. A scientific page turner if there ever was one! Highly recommended.Every sports person & especially coaches should read this book. Basically if you aren’t born with it doesn’t matter how hard you try you ain’t gonna be the best. Unless it’s a sport nobody does.