56 pages 1 hour read

William Finnegan

Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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William Finnegan's Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life captivates with its vivid storytelling and profound insights into surfing culture and personal discovery. Praised for its evocative prose and depth, it sometimes delves too deeply into surfing minutiae for general readers. Overall, it’s an eloquent chronicle of a life defined by the waves.

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Who Should Read Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life?

Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan appeals to readers captivated by adventure, personal transformation, and the natural world. Fans of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild and Cheryl Strayed's Wild will appreciate Finnegan's introspective journey through the lens of surfing, exploring the sport's culture and the author's experiences.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Sports
Bullying
Arts / Culture
Genre
Travel Literature
Action / Adventure
Biography
Themes
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Relationships: Friendship
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance