Without a Net, Literally

This tiny booklet, written by Philippe, the high-wire artist, was a quick read. Equal parts metaphor, diary and instruction manual, it would be possible to peruse this many times and get something different from it with each reading. Mostly I just got scared, thinking of the crazy things this guy has done. (His goal was to cross over Niagara Falls, because, you know, why not?) I can't even hold my balance on one foot for the two minutes it takes to brush my teeth. If you're intrigued by the high-wire set, or have ever been tickled with the notion of dabbling into such activities yourself, I'd consider this a must-read. And then maybe you'll change your mind.