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David C. Flanagan

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by David C. Flanagan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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David Flanagan came from a long line of seafarers and thought learning to surf would be easy, despite the fact he was scared of the ocean and fast approaching middle age. As a journalist living in an island community, he had intended to write a light-hearted account of his progress towards surfing nirvana, but instead found himself facing danger, doubt and the spectre of childhood bereavement in an often wild and unwelcoming sea. Meanwhile on land, and back riding a skateboard after a 30-year-gap, David found himself facing bemusement, ridicule and the wrath of the medical profession. But his decision to turn back the clock to the 1970s would also prove remarkably life changing and, occasionally, utterly catastrophic. Warm, funny, touching and honest - with a strong dose of adrenalin - Board explores loss, ego, fear and fatherhood, charting a quest for inner peace against a backdrop of thundering Atlantic waves. At its heart, Board is an inspiring story about accepting some limitations and overcoming others, while completely ignoring common sense and social convention. "Board tells it as it is. It's like this: don't stand on the sidelines. Don't let society's prejudices stop you living your dreams. Do confront your demons. Do skate, do surf. David Flanagan's tale is an inspirational and honest hymn to getting out there and living your life." Alex Wade, author of Amazing Surfing Stories, Surf Nation and Wrecking Machine.

Length: 288 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English

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David Flanagan is an award-winning journalist and writer based in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Born, raised and educated in Edinburgh, he studied journalism in the city and worked briefly for the Edinburgh Evening News before deciding daily newspapers weren't really his thing. After returning to his ancestral home of Orkney in 1990, he spent three years as a reporter with local weekly newspaper, The Orcadian, before moving into public relations work. He's been freelance since 2002, producing news and feature articles for a wide variety of publications, in addition to undertaking copywriting projects for clients throughout the UK. He's occasionally appeared on TV and once managed to skateboard on camera while delivering a news report. When not surfing or skateboarding badly, he enjoys walking in the Scottish mountains, lifting weights and training in martial arts. He also has a passion for action movies and cries when watching Rocky. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN : B00V2K0VN8
Publisher : Fledgling Press (16 March 2015)
Language: : English
File size : 1564 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 288 pages

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DPJMills

So much to love

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 October 2015

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A brilliantly told tale of doing things because you love them even if you are not overly talented at them and convention suggests that you're too old to be doing them. The beauty of this book is in following the author's struggle, sharing in his (sometimes small) triumphs and empathizing with his setbacks. I've ready many surfing books and what really chimes with me about this one is that it is the story of what most of us go through learning to surf. There is no moment of epiphany when it all just clicks into place, no previously unknown and untapped natural talent - just struggle and perseverance. It's the classic thing of life being a journey, not a destination and if you don't love the journey - even when it's hard - what's the point?

Of course, as a 40-something who returned to skateboarding (longboarding) later in life and started surfing even later I might be a little biased! :-)

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RNM

A great read, and not just for outdoor enthusiasts and ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 April 2017

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Devoured this book in two sittings. A great read, and not just for outdoor enthusiasts and armchair surfers like myself but has appeal to all. My son enjoyed it too. The author comes across as a genuinely likeable guy and both his physical and philosophical journey are inspiring. I have been tempted to go and dig up that old surfboard from a friend's storage unit , and the rusty skateboard has been recovered from the shed!

Julieanne Leslie

Good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 December 2018

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Maybe a little too in-depth for my son

Dave

An honest story about surfing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2017

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There were many paragraphs in this book that I can relate to. David gives an honest and very familiar account of what it's like for a 30 -40 year old to take up surfing in Northern Europe.

Mr. P. M. Hodgson

An excellent read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2017

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As a skater and ex surfer this book brought the memories flooding back, it is well written and I couldn't put it down I read it in an afternoon and was gutted to Finnish it. If you have ever been on a board you will enjoy this.

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