Force of Nature : Mind, Body, Soul, and, of Course, Surfing

English

ISBN: 1609611020

EAN: 9781609611026

Category: Health & Fitness / General/Self-Help / General/Sports & Recreation / Surfing/

Publisher: Rodale Press, Incorporated

Release Date: 05/14/2012

Synopsis: Laird Hamilton has been hailed as the worlds greatest big-wave surfer. His first book, Force of Nature, allows readers a rare glimpse inside the unique philosophy that has created his circumstances, and not the other way around. After all, this is a man whose biological father abandoned him shortly after he was born; whose first job was working on a pig far; who dropped out of school in eleventh grade. And then the career decision: surfer. Though earning enough to pay the rent as any kind of surfer is next to impossible, Hamilton has ended up in the place we all desire to be: doing exactly what he loves, becoming the worlds best in the process, making a great living, being surrounded by nature and family, radiating peak health and fitness, and succeeding by any definition of the word. How did he get there? And more importantly, how can the rest of us join him? Force of Natureis a detailed map to that destination, with Laird Hamilton as the readers guide. Its not about chasing trophies or accolades or cash. Its about quality over quantitysoul and being true to your physical, mental, and spiritual roots. Not only is it possible to thrive in the modern world without adopting its harmful habits, its essential. And not only has Hamilton mastered this balance, he makes a compelling and articulate case that anyone who wants to can do the same. This book is a deeply authoritative and cutting-edge guide to peak fitness in mind, body, sould, and surfing. It comes directly from the source and his inner circle, which includes those at the vanguard of sports, training, nutrition, and more. Former pro volleyball player Gabrielle Reece; surf legend Dave Kalama; fitness gurus Paul Chek, T.R. Goodman, and Don Wildman; and Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis all contribute their knowledge. Readers will get an all-access pass into an eliteworld filled with definitive and provocative ideas.

Force of Nature : Mind, Body, Soul, and, of Course, Surfing

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.66 inches

Width: 7.49 inches

Length: 9.11 inches

Weight: 3.53 oz

Pages: 260