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categal's review against another edition
3.0
Hmm, I kinda like this book despite myself. The editing is atrocious, the science sounds highly suspect, but after 50 pages or so, I was charmed by both authors and didn't care anymore. The book starts in Dutchman Wim "The Iceman" Hof's voice, describing his life briefly, explaining his ability to withstand extreme cold and the health benefits he feels he has gained from his cold exposure experiences. Then the book switches to Justin Rosales perspective. Justin is a young college student in America who becomes fascinated by The Iceman and wants to follow in his footsteps. Justin gives highly detailed accounts of his journey toward meeting Wim Hof - prepare for descriptions of dishwashing jobs, course workloads, food purchased, etc. Then we get alternating chapters, flipping back and forth between Hof and Rosales, culminating in a Guiness attempt made by each to break endurance records running barefoot in the snow. The book finishes off with detailed instructions from Rosales on how you too can become an iceman or icewoman.
Are there gaps in these stories? HELL YES. Is some of the grammar so bad that shit don't make sense? Why, yes, yes the grammar is terrible in spots. Should you grab an icetray and just do it? I think you should.
Are there gaps in these stories? HELL YES. Is some of the grammar so bad that shit don't make sense? Why, yes, yes the grammar is terrible in spots. Should you grab an icetray and just do it? I think you should.
valerief's review against another edition
1.0
Could use editing for length and grammar. Perhaps intersperse the methods in between the stories for better flow.
jakemcc's review against another edition
3.0
Book bounds back and forth from Wim's perspective and Justin's. Wim's chapters mostly focus on cold accomplishments he has achieved while Justin's focus on his attempting to become an iceman.
Interesting read in that it brings together information about the various tests that have been performed on Wim. It does lay out some guidelines for exposing your body to cold temperatures in a process that has worked for Justin and it seems like a few others.
Interesting read in that it brings together information about the various tests that have been performed on Wim. It does lay out some guidelines for exposing your body to cold temperatures in a process that has worked for Justin and it seems like a few others.
outworkchief's review against another edition
1.0
I have become slightly obsessed with learning about The Wim Hof method. It started with a documentary I saw on Vice and then immediately after that I heard Wim on the Joe Rogan podcast. That show really had hooked on the mysterious and seemingly magical powers of Wim Hof. Wim is able to withstand cold temperatures; he has used this ability to train himself to control the inner workings of his body; and he has been able to complete some seemingly superhuman feats in his journey of self-mastery and public recognition.
Overall this book wasn't really good, actually, it was pretty terrible because half of it is about some college kid from Pennsylvania. But it did help to explain the process behind what Wim is doing and how he ultimately rose from a guy with a theory to a guy able to complete superhuman feats with loads of scientific research now supporting his claims.
Wim Hof is an enigma: read more about him at www.outworkindustries.com
Overall this book wasn't really good, actually, it was pretty terrible because half of it is about some college kid from Pennsylvania. But it did help to explain the process behind what Wim is doing and how he ultimately rose from a guy with a theory to a guy able to complete superhuman feats with loads of scientific research now supporting his claims.
Wim Hof is an enigma: read more about him at www.outworkindustries.com
mobilisinmobili's review against another edition
2.0
The writing on this really qualifies as a 2 star, it needs a ghost writer and a copy editor, but I'm giving it 3 stars because I really like Wim Hof and his message. If you're interested in learning more about him and his techniques, I'd skip this book, check out his Youtube videos, and perhaps sign up for his course which is quite neat.
5ton3's review against another edition
1.0
This was not a good read. In fact, it was a terrible read. It’s pretty obvious the authors (Wim Hof and his protégé, Justin Rosales) are not writers.
The book’s message? Wim Hof is not unique. Anyone can become like the iceman.
You’re welcome, you don’t have to read it now.
But don’t get me wrong. I’m a huge fan of and believe in Wim Hof and his methods. I’m just not a fan of this book. At all. So if you, like me, want to learn about the science behind Wim Hof’s methods, and want to learn how to perform them yourself, I would definitely recommend the web instead. There are a lot of good articles, podcasts and videos out there.
The book’s message? Wim Hof is not unique. Anyone can become like the iceman.
You’re welcome, you don’t have to read it now.
But don’t get me wrong. I’m a huge fan of and believe in Wim Hof and his methods. I’m just not a fan of this book. At all. So if you, like me, want to learn about the science behind Wim Hof’s methods, and want to learn how to perform them yourself, I would definitely recommend the web instead. There are a lot of good articles, podcasts and videos out there.
aych's review
1.0
One of the most poorly written books ever. I understand that neither Wim Hof nor Justin Rosales are professional writers but this could have used some extra editing from someone other than Rosales and his girlfriend. There is some interesting stuff here but it is buried in the extraneous mundane detail of Rosales' life (I don't care how you spent your time waiting for your flight, nor how you balanced your school work and had no social life). If you pick this up, skip to the last third of the book where they actually include the information that might help you do what the title promises.
dissidentreviews's review
2.0
I wish Justin Rosales had written the whole book. His honest admiration reads a lot better than Wim Hof bragging in awkward English about how many languages he speaks.
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Detailed review on my blog: https://nouw.com/cwidmann/how-not-to-write-about-freezing-your-foo-37220178