| Fierce Heart: The Story of Makaha and the Soul of Hawaiian Surfing Contributor(s): Coleman, Stuart Holmes (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312638310 ISBN-13: 9780312638313 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $21.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2010 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Surfing - Sports & Recreation | History |
| Dewey: 797.320 |
| Physical Information: 0.93" H x 5.96" W x 8.68" (0.72 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Oceania - Geographic Orientation - Hawaii |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Although Makaha is a small, isolated town on the Western coast of O'ahu, it has produced some of the most intriguing Hawaiians of the twentieth century: world-class surfers Buffalo Keaulana and his sons Rusty and Brian; beautiful skin diver and surfing pro Rell Sunn; and larger-than-life singer and songwriter Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. What connects them is a love for their culture, their people, and water sports. Fierce Heart combines stories of exciting surfing competitions, dramatic water rescues, and deep friendships with a look at the history and origins of one of the world's most thrilling extreme sports. |
Contributor Bio(s): Coleman, Stuart Holmes: - Stuart Holmes Coleman moved to Hawaii in 1993 to teach, write, and surf. His essays and poems have appeared in numerous publications, including The Washington Post, USA Today, The Atlanta Review, and The Honolulu Advertiser. He is the author of Eddie Would Go: Eddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero and Pioneer of Big Wave Surfing and Fierce Heart The Story of Makaha and the Soul of Hawaiian Surfing, and lives in Honolulu, Hawaii. |