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**Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Autobiography**Included in President Obamas 2016 Summer Reading ListWithout a doubt, the finest surf book Ive ever read . . . The New York Times MagazineBarbarian Days is William Finnegans memoir of an obsession, a complex enchantment. Surfing only looks like a sport. To initiates, it is something else: a beautiful addiction, a demanding course of study, a morally dangerous pastime, a way of life.Raised in California and Hawaii, Finnegan started surfing as a child. He has chased waves all over the world, wandering for years through the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, Africa. A bookish boy, and then an excessively adventurous young man, he went on to become a distinguished writer and war reporter. Barbarian Days takes us deep into unfamiliar worlds, some of them right under our nosesoff the coasts of New York and San Francisco. It immerses the reader in the edgy camaraderie of close male friendships forged in challenging waves.Finnegan shares stories of life in a whitesonly gang in a tough school in Honolulu. He shows us a world turned upside down for kids and adults alike by the social upheavals of the 1960s. He details the intricacies of famous waves and his own apprenticeships to them. Youthful follyhe drops LSD while riding huge Honolua Bay, on Mauiis served up with rueful humor. As Finnegans travels take him ever farther afield, he discovers the picturesque simplicity of a Samoan fishing village, dissects the sexual politics of Tongan interactions with Americans and Japanese, and navigates the Indonesian black market while nearly succumbing to malaria. Throughout, he surfs, carrying readers with him on rides of harrowing, unprecedented lucidity.Barbarian Days is an oldschool adventure story, an intellectual autobiography, a social history, a literary road movie, and an extraordinary exploration of the gradual mastering of an exacting, littleunderstood art.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life'? A: 'Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life' is primarily a memoir that explores the author's lifelong obsession with surfing, presenting it as more than just a sport but a complex and beautiful addiction.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Barbarian Days'? A: The author of 'Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life' is William Finnegan, a distinguished writer and war reporter.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The book combines adventure storytelling, intellectual autobiography, and social history, delving into the author's personal experiences with surfing across various locations around the world.
- Q: Is 'Barbarian Days' suitable for non-surfers? A: 'Barbarian Days' appeals to both surfers and non-surfers alike, as it addresses broader themes of adventure, friendship, and personal growth beyond just surfing.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Barbarian Days'? A: 'Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life' was published on April 26, 2016.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: 'Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life' contains 464 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Barbarian Days' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Barbarian Days' a Pulitzer Prize-winning book? A: Yes, 'Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life' won the Pulitzer Prize for Autobiography in 2016.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: 'Barbarian Days' is generally suitable for adult readers due to its themes and some mature content.
- Q: Can I find this book in bookstores or is it only available online? A: 'Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life' is widely available in both physical bookstores and online retailers.