The 4-Hour Body

A highly disciplined athlete and entrepreneur uses methodical personal research to recommend health practices that address a variety of fitness and performance challenges. Ferriss is controversial and cocky, but his writing is believable and empowering as he describes methods that sound revolutionary but that are actually careful refinements of mainstream advice. In an informal, seat-of-the-pants way, the audio offers an amazing amount of specific information and guidance. (A printable guide is included.) Zach McLarty's pleasing voice and narrating style have enough personality for listeners to overlook his phrasing repetitions when the information is exciting or the advice earnest. He gets the job done, though some listeners might wish he sounded more authentic and engaged with this cutting-edge material. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine