Laird Hamilton’s Book Recommendations

9 Books Recommended by Laird Hamilton

1. Holy Bible

“The first book that I found a lot of truth in it, and then I was able to share that with people.” – Laird Hamilton (Source)

Also recommended by Angela Merkel, Sandeep Maheshwari and Wim Hof

2. Dune

“Laird Hamilton recommended this book on ‘The Tim Ferriss Show’.” (Source)

Dune is a 1965 science-fiction novel by Frank Herbert.

3. The Lord of the Rings

“When I was young, my mom read those books to me before I could even read, and so I went through the trilogy.” – Laird Hamilton (Source)

The Lord of the Rings is a 1954 novel by J. R. R. Tolkien.

4. Jonathan Livingston Seagull

“Laird Hamilton recommended this book on ‘The Tim Ferriss Show’.” (Source)

Also recommended by Sandeep Maheshwari and Wim Hof

Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a 1970 novella by Richard Bach.

5. Natural Born Heroes

“My latest craze.” – Laird Hamilton (Source)

Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance is a 2015 book by Christopher McDougall.

6. Deep Survival

“An incredible book.” – Laird Hamilton (Source)

Also recommended by Joel McHale and Kelly Starrett

Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why is a 1998 book by Laurence Gonzales.

7. The Oxygen Advantage

“Patrick McKeown realized that our issues stem from mouth breathing.” – Laird Hamilton (Source)

The Oxygen Advantage: The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter You is a 2015 book by Patrick G McKeown.

8. Blue Mind

“A beautiful book.” – Laird Hamilton (Source)

Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do is a 2014 book by Wallace J. Nichols.

9. Breathe

“A great book.” – Laird Hamilton (Source)

Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health is a 2016 book by Belisa Vranich.

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Books Written by Laird Hamilton

1. Liferider

Liferider: Heart, Body, Soul, and Life Beyond the Ocean is a 2019 book by Laird Hamilton with Julian Borra.

2. Fuel Up

Fuel Up: Global Recipes for High-Performance Humans is a 2018 book by Laird Hamilton.

3. Force of Nature

Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul, And, of Course, Surfing is a 2008 book by Laird Hamilton.