When We Get To Surf City
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When We Get To Surf City
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Author : Bob Greene
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release Date : 2009-05-12
When We Get To Surf City written by Bob Greene and has been published by St. Martin's Griffin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-12 with Music categories.
Includes a bonus excerpt from Bob Greene's forthcoming Late Edition: A Love Story "There is something absolutely magical about Bob Greene's voice."--Jeffrey Zaslow, coauthor, The Last Lecture Running away to join the circus is a dream we're told to put away once we're no longer young. But for the last fifteen summers, Bob Greene has stepped into a universe that is hiding in plain sight: the touring world of the great early rock bands who gave America the car-radio-and-jukebox music it still loves best. Singing backup with the legendary Jan and Dean as they endlessly crisscross the nation, in the company of Chuck Berry, the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Martha and the Vandellas, and the Beach Boys, Greene takes us to football stadiums and minor-league ballparks, to no-name ice cream stands and midnight diners. Along the way he tells a riveting story of great fame and lingering sorrow, of unexpected friendship and lasting dreams, of the things that keep us going in the face of all the things that threaten to stop us. Hilarious and heartbreaking, moving and brilliant, this is the trip of a lifetime, a travelogue of the heart, accompanied by a thundering guitar chorus of Fender Stratocasters.
Surf City
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Author : Dean Torrence
language : en
Publisher: SelectBooks, Inc.
Release Date : 2016-09-13
Surf City written by Dean Torrence and has been published by SelectBooks, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-13 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Jan and Dean Story is a personal story of the iconic musician and entrepreneur Dean Torrence. As a memoir The Jan and Dean Story has elements of humor, tragedy and redemption. It tells their story from the early high school friendship struck up between Jan Berry and Dean Torrence and their ascent to the dizzying heights of stardom riding the crest of the “surf” craze. The Jan and Dean Story is as much about the culture of the 1960s as it is about music. Dean has lived an incredible life and continues to promote a lifestyle and surf culture that is now universally admired and followed throughout the world. The story also recounts Jan’s tragic car accident and his ability to recover enough to continue to perform will be inspiring to many readers even those not familiar with surf music. For pop culture addicts and music buffs alike this book is indispensable. As early teen icons, Jan and Dean left an indelible mark on the music of the 60’s and the American psyche. Dean Torrence is still touring and creating music and often appears with the Beach Boys and other groups from the heyday of surf music.
Pennies For Her Eyes
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Author : James R. Preston
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2012
Pennies For Her Eyes written by James R. Preston and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Fiction categories.
I was sitting on a wet bike in frigid water, watching waves the size of three-story buildings slide toward me, hump up, then hump up again getting even taller before crashing down with a sound like a Las Vegas casino imploding. I could be in one of those casinos, a fancy one, too, because they liked me and wanted me to work for them, or I could be on Wall Street moving around billion-dollar chunks of money. But instead I was here, cold and anxious and very soon I'd have to drive the wet bike in front of one of these waves, dragging a beautiful redhead behind me on the end of a towline, and if -- when--she fell I'd have to go get her. Or die trying. That was the part I didn't like, the "die trying." My name is T. R. Macdonald and believe it or not this was the good part. People hadn't started stuffing me in the trunks of cars or shooting at me. Yet.
Rockaway
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Author : Diane Cardwell
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Release Date : 2020
Rockaway written by Diane Cardwell and has been published by Houghton Mifflin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The inspirational story of one woman learning to surf and creating a new life in gritty, eccentric Rockaway Beach Unmoored by a failed marriage and disconnected from her high-octane life in the city, Diane Cardwell finds herself staring at a small group of surfers coasting through mellow waves toward shore--and senses something shift. Rockawayis the riveting, joyful story of one woman's reinvention--beginning with Cardwell taking the A Train to Rockaway, a neglected spit of land dangling off New York City into the Atlantic Ocean. She finds a teacher, buys a tiny bungalow, and throws her not-overly-athletic self headlong into learning the inner workings and rhythms of waves and the muscle development and coordination needed to ride them. As Cardwell begins to find her balance in the water and out, superstorm Sandy hits, sending her into the maelstrom in search of safer ground. In the aftermath, the community comes together and rebuilds, rekindling its bacchanalian spirit as a historic surfing community, one with its own quirky codes and surf culture. And Cardwell's surfing takes off as she finds a true home among her fellow passionate longboarders at the Rockaway Beach Surf Club, living out "the most joyful path through life." Rockawayis a stirring story of inner salvation sought through a challenging physical pursuit--and of learning to accept the idea of a complete reset, no matter when in life it comes.
Goodnight Surf City
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Author : Toni Haas
language : en
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
Release Date : 2024-01-02
Goodnight Surf City written by Toni Haas and has been published by Palmetto Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-02 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Embark on a Whimsical Adventure in California's Beloved Surf City! Dive into Sun, Sand, & Endless Memories! Dive into the sun-soaked world of Goodnight Surf City and discover the captivating charm of Huntington Beach, California's treasured coastal gem! Perfect for young explorers and dreamers, this enchanting tale welcomes readers to the heart of Surf City, where every corner brims with adventure and memories waiting to be made. Wander along the pristine beaches, feel the thrill at the iconic Surf Museum, experience the adrenaline rush at the bustling skate park, and soak in the serene beauty of the Huntington Beach Pier. Whether you're a curious traveler or a spirited local, Goodnight Surf City is your magical passport to the wonders of this beloved seaside paradise. Evoking the warm embrace of summer days and the soothing lull of ocean waves, this delightful narrative captures the essence of childhood vacations. Perfect for bedtime stories or afternoon reads, children will be transported to a world where the sun always shines, and the waves beckon with promises of endless fun. Calling all young adventurers! Let Goodnight Surf City be your guide to the magic of Huntington Beach. With vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming message, this book is set to become a cherished keepsake for children everywhere. Dive in and let the adventures begin!
Trevor S Travels
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Author : Trevor Summons
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2016-01-13
Trevor S Travels written by Trevor Summons and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-13 with Travel categories.
“The great world traveler and writer Trevor Summons has decided to settle down in Southern California and conduct all his subsequent literary expeditions here. Summons is now the region's tour guide of choice. He leads readers not only on visits to the well-known attractions, but also on journeys of discovery to hidden locations that are even more fascinating. This collection of some of his best articles must be considered the new travel bible that belongs in the car, motorcycle, backpack, suitcase and bookshelf of anyone who wishes to explore the Golden State's glittery half.” —John Weeks, Features Editor L.A.N.G. (Retd!) Trevor’s Travels (in Southern California) is the result of 15 years of a weekly column published each Sunday in the San Bernardino Sun and other newspapers in the Los Angeles Newspaper Group (L.A.N.G.) Each piece is an account of a location recommended for a day visit. S. California has a great deal to offer both resident and visitor. From museums and art galleries to the many beautiful outdoor locations, the area has it all – and you don’t have to worry too much about the weather! The 150 places herein range from the eerily named but interesting Museum of Death to the awe-inspiring Getty, and from the Living Desert in Palm Springs to the relaxing beach of Marina Del Rey.
Barbarian Days
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Author : William Finnegan
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2015-08-06
Barbarian Days written by William Finnegan and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-06 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Winner of the Pulitzer Price and William Hill Sports Book of the Year: Barbarian Days is a deeply rendered self-portrait of a lifelong surfer looking for transcendence 'that recalls early James Salter' (Geoff Dyer, Observer) Surfing only looks like a sport. To devotees, it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a mental and physical study, a passionate way of life. New Yorker writer William Finnegan first started surfing as a young boy in California and Hawaii. Barbarian Days is his immersive memoir of a life spent travelling the world chasing waves through the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, Africa and beyond. Finnegan describes the edgy yet enduring brotherhood forged among the swell of the surf; and recalling his own apprenticeship to the world's most famous and challenging waves, he considers the intense relationship formed between man, board and water. Barbarian Days is an old-school adventure story, a social history, an extraordinary exploration of one man's gradual mastering of an exacting and little-understood art. It is a memoir of dangerous obsession and enchantment. 'Reading this guy on the subject of waves and water is like reading Hemingway on bullfighting; William Burroughs on controlled substances; Updike on adultery. . . . a coming-of-age story, seen through the gloss resin coat of a surfboard' Sports Illustrated
Get Up Mum
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Author : Justin Heazlewood
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2018-05-21
Get Up Mum written by Justin Heazlewood and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
It's 1992 in Burnie, Tasmania and 12-year-old Justin lives alone with his mum. When she is well, Mum is perfect. She knows he likes his carrots raw and his toast cooled, and she knows how to sooth his growing pains. But when she is sick she cries uncontrollably and never gets out of bed. High school is on the horizon and Justin is bursting with adolescent energy. But his mum's mental illness hangs over him like a shadow and he feels the need to grow up fast. Told with youthful exuberance, Get Up Mum is a wildly endearing, entertaining and incredibly powerful memoir about love, family, and coming-of-age.
On A Wave
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Author : Thad Ziolkowski
language : en
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Release Date : 2007-12-01
On A Wave written by Thad Ziolkowski and has been published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this wry and exhilarating coming-of-age story, a prizewinning poet poignantly looks back at his adolescent surfing years. As a disenchanted, unemployed English professor, Thad Ziolkowski decides one day to sneak away from his temp job in Manhattan and catch a wave off a dingy Queens shoreline. In the meager cold waves, he contemplates how he could have possibly become a semidepressed, chain-smoking, aimless man when, for a few shining years of his boyhood, he was invincible. His lapsed love affair with the ocean begins amid the late-sixties counterculture in coastal Florida. After his parents’ divorce, nine-year-old Thad escapes from his difficult family—notably a new brooding and explosive stepfather—by heading for the thrilling, uncharted waters of the local beach. In the embrace of the surf, he is able to stay offshore for years, until his life is upended once again, this time by a double tragedy that deposits him at a crossroads between a life in the waves and a life on land. Lyrical and disarmingly funny, On a Wave is a glorious portrait of youth that reminds readers of Tobias Wolff’s This Boy’s Life and Frank Conroy’s Stop-Time. “A sharp, self-conscious portrait of the artist as a young grommet.” —The New Yorker
The Great Floodgates Of The Wonderworld
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Author : Justin Hocking
language : en
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Release Date : 2014-02-11
The Great Floodgates Of The Wonderworld written by Justin Hocking and has been published by Graywolf Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Surfing in Far Rockaway, romantic obsession, and Moby-Dick converge in this winning and refreshing memoir Justin Hocking lands in New York hopeful but adrift—he's jobless, unexpectedly overwhelmed and disoriented by the city, struggling with anxiety and obsession, and attempting to maintain a faltering long-distance relationship. As a man whose brand of therapy has always been motion, whether in a skate park or on a snowdrift, Hocking needs an outlet for his restlessness. Then he spies his first New York surfer hauling a board to the subway, and its not long before he's a member of the vibrant and passionate surfing community at Far Rockaway. But in the wake of a traumatic robbery incident, the dark undercurrents of his ocean-obsession pull him further and further out on his own night sea journey. With Moby-Dick as a touchstone, and interspersed with interludes on everything from the history of surfing to Scientology's naval ties to the environmental impact of the Iraq War, The Great Floodgates of the Wonderworld is a multifaceted and enduring modern odyssey from a memorable and whip-smart new literary voice.