A bold thinker, a universal communicator. Spiegel is a genius. Listen to him. -- Max Brooks, NYT bestselling author of World War Z, The Zombie Survival Guide, and Devolution A fascinating and compelling journey into the omnipresent influence of an invisible force that shapes our lives from before our birth until our death. I have rarely read anything that seems so obvious and so profound at the same time. Once you read this book, gravity will no longer be invisible to you; it will be a constant presence that helps you form a more complete understanding of yourself. This perspective shift, coupled with practical items throughout the book, make it a truly valuable read. -- Dr Adam Gazzaley, PhD, Professor of Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco, and author of The Distracted Mind Brennan Spiegels Pull delves into a simple idea with remarkable gravity. This thought-provoking book will make you reconsider your life, surroundings, and key decisions. A must-read for anyone curious about human behaviour and how to lift ourselves to new heights. -- Martin Lindstrom, NYT bestselling author of Buyology and Small Data He weaves an intriguing exploration of the role gravity plays in our physical and mental health Spiegel writes with an appropriately light touch as he examines the push and pull between gravity and our bones, muscles, heart, vessels, gut and inner ear; how this interaction influences our brain and how we might harness these pressures to thrive. -- Fiona Capp * The Sydney Morning Herald * In our too-busy lives, we rarely have time to consider what true wellness means. In Pull, Brennan Spiegel does it for you he unpacks how gravity isnt just a law of physics, but a force that impacts our energy, emotions, and everyday health in ways that have been overlooked until now. Blending science, personal storytelling and curiosity, Spiegel teaches us how to reconnect with our bodies, restore literal and metaphorical balance, and redefine what it means to be alive. This book is for anyone whos ever felt the weight of the world and is ready to soar! -- Eve Rodsky, NYT bestselling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space Pull is one of those rare books that leads you to rethink everything you thought you knew about a topic in this case gravity. Drawing on his expertise as a professor of medicine, Brennan Spiegel deftly reveals the overlooked role that gravity plays in shaping our health and wellbeing. In doing so, he reimagines gravity not just as a law of physics, but as a foundational influence on our lives. Riveting! -- Ethan Kross, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Management at University of Michigan, and NYT bestselling author of Chatter and Shift In a nation obsessed with chasing miracle cures, who would have thought that many of our health challenges and opportunities stem from a force that has shaped us since birth: gravity. In this eye-opening book, Brennan Spiegel reveals how this invisible yet constant companion profoundly impacts everything from our digestion to our mental health. Through compelling stories and detailed research, Spiegel offers practical strategies to transform your relationship with gravity, unlocking pathways to vitality that have been hiding in plain sight all along. -- Dr Robert Wachter, Chair of Department of Medicine at University of California, San Francisco, and NYT bestselling author of The Digital Doctor and A Giant Leap In Pull, Brennan Spiegel delves into the intriguing science behind how gravity impacts our bodies, minds, and emotions. As a GI dietitian, I appreciate his nutrition-focused strategies for building gravitational resilience, including serotonin-boosting foods from the Stack Ten and the Blast Off diet, which is packed with flavonoids and omega-3s to support both physical and mental wellbeing. -- Kate Scarlata, RDN, NYT bestselling author of The Low-Fodmap Diet Step By Step and co-author of Mind Your Gut When we think of a balanced lifestyle, we often focus on quantity, too little or too much. In Pull, Dr Brennan Spiegel elegantly describes how external forces like gravity can pull our bodies and minds in different directions. Understanding the dynamic of pull may help guide us towards better health. -- Dr David Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft Pull is more than fascinating its an unconventional take on the diseases we diagnose, how our bodies may adapt for generations to come, and the strength it takes to rise against the forces that are always pulling us down. -- Dr Austin Chiang, MPH, Chief Medical Officer at Medtronic Endoscopy, and author of Gut: an owners manual Dr Spiegel masterfully weaves cutting-edge science with his trademark engaging storytelling to spotlight a force we often overlook: Gravity! Pull offers a fresh lens for understanding our patients and ourselves. -- Dr Ali Rezaie, Professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, and author of The Microbiome Connection Pull offers a revelatory exploration of how gravity physical, mental, and metaphorical shapes our lived experience. Each chapter delivers outside-the-box insights and practical tools grounded in the observable phenomena of cognitive gravitropism and the power of verticality. With accessible, evidence-based strategies, Pull speaks to clinicians, patients, and the health-curious alike. A must-read for anyone seeking to rise above the weight of mental and physical distress. -- Megan Riehl, PsyD, co-author of Mind Your Gut, co-host of The Gut Podcast, and Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Michigan
