{"product_id":"making-mavericks-the-memoir-of-a-surfing-legend-paperback","title":"Making Mavericks: The Memoir of a Surfing Legend - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrosty Hesson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIan Spiegelman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe story behind the hit surfing movie \u003ci\u003eChasing Mavericks\u003c\/i\u003e  Surfing legend Frosty Hesson shares the story of his remarkably life and his extraordinary friendship with wunderkind Jay Moriarty.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Richard \"Frosty\" Hesson was first approached by a young Jay Moriarty in 1990, the skinny kid with a sparkle in his eye only wanted one thing from the icon: his help in becoming a better surfer. Hesson, one of the first to conquer the huge waves off northern California known as Mavericks, recognized that the kid \"had a vision.\" Jay quickly demonstrated a resolve that reminded Frosty of his younger self, pursuing his goal with a seriousness far beyond his years. His attitude and work ethic earned Frosty's respect and, eventually, his friendship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaking Mavericks\u003c\/i\u003e is the inspiring story of their father-son bond and of the challenges that made each of them who they were--surf legends, and the subject of the instant classic surf film \u003ci\u003eChasing Mavericks\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMaking Mavericks\u003c\/i\u003e, Frosty talks about his turbulent youth spent under difficult circumstances, with parents who tried to find a positive way to handle a child with a passion for water and a disregard for his own safety. Throughout his life he developed principles to live by, principles that would become the core tenets of his teaching philosophy. Most significantly, Frosty talks about how one of his best students, Jay Moriarty, used his philosophy to become a surfing phenomenon, and whose life inspired the phrase, \"Live like Jay.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAffecting and poignant, \u003ci\u003eMaking Mavericks\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of Hesson's determination to live with joy and purpose, and his desire to help others do the same.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFROSTY HESSON has been surfing the northern California waters since 1963 and was among the elite group of surfers who first began riding the colossal waves at Mavericks in the 1980s. He has trained hundreds of young people in the art of surfing. Among his students was Jay Moriarty, a soul surfer, a true champion, and one of the greatest ambassadors to the sport and lifestyle of surfing. Frosty continues to surf and follow his quest to help people achieve and accomplish their goals. He lives in Santa Cruz, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIAN SPIEGELMAN has worked as a reporter for \u003ci\u003eNew York\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and was a contributing editor for Details magazine. He is the author of the novels \u003ci\u003eEveryone's Burning\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWelcome to Yesterday\u003c\/i\u003e, and the co-author of \u003ci\u003eHow to Rig an Election\u003c\/i\u003e, with Allen Raymond. He lives in Hollywood, Florida.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.1 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 26, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770594820384,"sku":"9781620878750","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3fd5f8b0a219da533be00c8b5b8b4a89.webp?v=1780374741","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/making-mavericks-the-memoir-of-a-surfing-legend-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}