The beach lover in me immediately gravitated to the book because of its title. If you think the story is just about a surfer, like I did, you're wrong. This biography is about a man named Duke Kahanamoku, a native Hawaiian man, who spent most of his childhood in the ocean. His quick swimming ability captured the attention of a local lawyer and catapulted him into swimming history.
The parts I enjoyed the most, though, were the "all too human" mistakes Duke makes that could crush his dreams, but yet luck seems to make him rise above the potential problem. I enjoyed this biography about a person I have never heard of (although my dad claims we toured his home when we visited Honolulu when I was in college) doing something I have never expressed an interest in (have I ever told you I don't even know how to swim!). I also enjoyed that Duke enjoyed the water so much he made his passion both his hobby and his work. He took time to play in it and train.
The parts I enjoyed the most, though, were the "all too human" mistakes Duke makes that could crush his dreams, but yet luck seems to make him rise above the potential problem. I enjoyed this biography about a person I have never heard of (although my dad claims we toured his home when we visited Honolulu when I was in college) doing something I have never expressed an interest in (have I ever told you I don't even know how to swim!). I also enjoyed that Duke enjoyed the water so much he made his passion both his hobby and his work. He took time to play in it and train.
Aloha Mrs Lossing
ReplyDeleteI came across the very nice review you gave my book Surfer of the Century. Thank you! I like the way you comment that Duke's "all too human" mistakes could have crushed his dreams, but still he persevered and triumphed.
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