Child of the Storm - Softcover

Aeder, Kirk Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566479665 ISBN 13: 9781566479660

Publisher: Mutual Pub Co, 2012

Synopsis

The inspirational story about surfing prodigy, Chris O'Rourke who, during the 1970s, helped define the surfing community along the California coastline.

It was during the height of his career that Chris found himself perched on the threshold of his dreams, poised to make history in the sport he loved, only to come face to face with his deadliest opponent ever--Hodgkin's disease. His life was about battling fate, while at the same time trying to find redemption through a newfound relationship with God. Wanting nothing more than to compete again in order to defeat his past, his story is not about duration, but about brilliance.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Chris O'Rourke was a shy, young Irish boy from New Jersey who had an affinity for playing in the water. When his family was unexpectedly

forced to flee their East Coast home and lavish lifestyle, they journeyed as far west as possible. Upon reaching the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Chris's life was forever changed. His love of the water intensified as he became irreversibly submerged into an entirely new sport surfing.

A competitive surfing prodigy, Chris had only one goal to become a world champion. Chris performed incredible maneuvers in the sea that defied the laws of gravity and inertia.

He was convinced by others to humble his arrogance and

speak with his skills a potent combination that attracted many

followers. In 1975, at the tender age of 16, he became the highest

ranking competitive surfer in the mainland United States.

Around the world, professional surfing began to gather

momentum. A bold few made their move to take part. Chris

found himself perched on the threshold of his dreams, poised

to make history in the sport he loved, only to come face to face with his deadliest opponent ever. His life was about battling fate,

while at the same time trying to find redemption. Wanting nothing more than to compete again in order to defeat his past, his story is not about duration, but about brilliance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mutual Pub Co
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1566479665
• ISBN 13: 9781566479660
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 306
• Editor: Bellezzo Jeanne