Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger
nonfiction · First published 2026
Author guide
Bill Gifford Books in Order
Bill Gifford is an American journalist, contributing editor, and nonfiction author. His work has appeared in Outside, Wired, Bloomberg Businessweek, Men's Health, Men's Journal, Slate, and other publications. His books include a biography of explorer John Ledyard, a study of aging and longevity, a memoir of Catholic Worker service, and books on health, longevity, and heat adaptation. He co-authored Outlive with physician Peter Attia.
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Bill Gifford's Newest Book
Not sure where to begin?
Start with one of these
Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (Or Die Trying)
Best entry point to Gifford's recurring interests in aging, health, and longevity.
Ledyard: In Search of the First American Explorer
Recommended starting point for his biography and exploration writing.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (2)
- Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (Or Die Trying)
nonfiction · 2015
Nonfiction (1)
- Ledyard: In Search of the First American Explorer
biography · 2007
Collaborations (2)
- Catholic Worker Daze
co-authored nonfiction memoir · 2008
- Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
co-authored nonfiction · 2023
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from…
Frequently asked questions about Bill Gifford
Who is Bill Gifford?
Bill Gifford is an American journalist and nonfiction author whose writing covers science, sports, fitness, health, and longevity.
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Where was Bill Gifford born, and where does he live now?
Reference biographies identify Gifford as born in Washington, D.C.; Outside currently lists him as living in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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What did Bill Gifford do before becoming widely known as a book author?
He worked as a contributing editor for Outside, served as features editor of Men’s Journal and executive editor of Philadelphia magazine, and wrote for publications including Wired, Businessweek, Slate, and The New Republic.
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What inspired Bill Gifford’s interest in aging and longevity?
After turning 40, Gifford reflected on memory lapses and weight gain—prompted in part by a tombstone-shaped birthday cake—and began investigating the scientific and cultural quest to slow aging.
What recognition has Bill Gifford received for his writing?
His book Spring Chicken was identified by Penguin Random House as a New York Times bestseller, and Outlive, co-authored with Peter Attia, reached No. 1 on Publishers Weekly’s hardcover nonfiction bestseller list.
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