Sleeping in the Shorebreak and other Hairy Surfing Stories [Paperback]

Don Wolf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 1999

Sleeping in the Shorebreak is an inspiring collection of surfing stories, humorous and hairy, spanning from the 1930's to present.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Remarkable...a must read for every surfer, beginner or professional. And for the non-surfer-observer. This book will open up new worlds". (Steve Pezman, publisher of The Surfer's Journal magazine)

Review: "This is a rare view of surfing, its triumps, foibles and happy mishaps. There have been many books written on surfing but none, in my opinion, with the refreshing point-of-view this book offers". -- Lance Carson, Lance Carson Surfboards Review

"This is a self-published, grass roots book that ranges in period from the 1930's to preent, focusing on what's different. The surf stories are peripheral to the insightful humor of a cast of characters everybody knows, including Buzzy Trent, Peter Cole and Darrick Doerner". -- The Surfer's Journal

Remarkable...a must read for every surfer, beginner or professional. And for the non-surfer-observer. This book will open up new worlds. -- Steve Pezman, publisher of The Surfer's Journal magazine

This is a rare view of surfing, its triumps, foibles and happy mishaps. There have been many books written on surfing but none, in my opinion, with the refreshing point-of-view this book offers. -- Lance Carson, Lance Carson Surfboards

This is a self-published, grass roots book that ranges in period from the 1930's to preent, focusing on what's different. The surf stories are peripheral to the insightful humor of a cast of characters everybody knows, including Buzzy Trent, Peter Cole and Darrick Doerner. -- The Surfer's Journal

About the Author

Don Wolf rode his first wave at Malibu in the early 50's and hasn't been off his board since. Don grew up in Southern California, born and raised in Venice Beach. He worked for many years as a life guard for the city of Santa Monica and he presently resides in Manhattan Beach, CA with his wife Louise.

Product Details

• Paperback: 103 pages
• Publisher: Waverider Pr (November 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967077710
• ISBN-13: 978-0967077710
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,990,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough depth, July 13, 2001

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This review is from: Sleeping in the Shorebreak and other Hairy Surfing Stories (Paperback)

I read this book directly after reading "The Big Drop". By comparison, this book is more surface stories. Some of the same tales were told but here it was like the stories were being retold by someone who had heard them with someone else and relays them with no research. Also, this book goes through some stories that are really not about surfing.

This book was adequate, but it didn't project the passion of other books I have read about surfing. It's like going to the bar, listening to your buddies tell surf stories without knowing if they're true. But maybe that's good enough.

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great stories!, December 27, 1999

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catherine holmes (oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sleeping in the Shorebreak and other Hairy Surfing Stories (Paperback)

My husband and I both loved this book. He picked it up and didn't put it down, only pausing to read me some of his favorites. I appreciated hearing the stories from the early days of Hawaii and California surfing from the people who were part of that small group of surfers. What characters they were! Mr. Wolf was one of them and is able to describe the scenes and the characters in a way that brings the reader right into the action in just a few words! Get this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars well worth the read, September 30, 2002

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Brian (Hermosa Beach, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sleeping in the Shorebreak and other Hairy Surfing Stories (Paperback)

Found this book to be very enjoyable. Its always nice to read accounts of surf stories from authors who were really there.
Told in a very witty, fireside chat kinda way, the informalness of the writing is very refreshing. I'm definately going to reccomend this book to all my friends and family.