Pipe Dreams: A Surfers Journey by Kelly Slater

Sixndash;time world surfing champion, actor, and US heartndash;throb Kelly Slater tells of the struggles and triumphs hes experienced throughout his life and how they have helped him to become one of the worlds most loved sports figures.From beach blanket bingo to Baywatch, surfing has fascinated people for years, and Kelly Slater is the sports newest star. Hes one of the worlds most popular surfers; his radical moves have revolutionised the sport. Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida, in 1972, he found surfing to be a great way to escape problems at home. When he was 11, his parents divorced. Slater and his brother, Sean, were raised by their suddenly single mother, who struggled to support two young sons. After Slaters surfing career took off, he made the transition into acting and modelling. He spent a season starring on the popular television show Baywatch, where he won the hearts of women young and old, including Pamela Anderson, whom he dated for about a year. He has also been featured in Versace ads.In Pipe Dreams, he shares the stories that have influenced his life and have inspired him to overcome both personal and professional hurdles and achieve his dreams.

Author: Kelly Slater

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

Pages: 352

Publisher: It Books

Publication Date: 2004-07-27