Kelly Slater: For the Love

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Kelly Slater: For the Love

Editorial Review

No one knows eight-time world champion surfer Kelly Slater better than Kelly himself. In this revealing and heartfelt tribute written with surfing veteran Phil Jarratt the world's best surfer riffs on a life filled with big wins big money and big loves. Interviews with friends and fellow surfers unearth amazing anecdotes and hundreds of photographsósome never before publishedócapture the greatest victories and the quietest moments in equal measure. This beautifully produced book marks the first time Slater's story has been told in full color and reflects the latest twists and turns in an incredible and unconventional life.

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
• Good Book
  It has the feel of an oversized promotion of Slater by Quicksilver, and it probably is ,but it is interesting reading and has great pictures. if you are a pro surfing fan or just think Slater is worth knowing about, it is a good book to browse through. I grew up on the space coast of Florida at the same time, so I have always found his story and accomplishments interesting/impressive. It is well done. Seems like the stuff in the book he says/writes is a little deeper than I would have expected, which makes... more info
• A look into the mind of the Greatest Surfer of All Time
  Following up on his autobiography, Kelly Slater gives his readers a look into his life and thoughts of more recent. I got the book today and read the entire thing in a 5 hour sitting. If you like him, or surfing in general, you'll love the book. Slater has a lot to share and there is much to learn from him. Good contributions from people in his life like Jack Johnson, Pam Anderson, fellow Pro Surfers and more.
• Surfing Is Love
  As of this review, Kelly Slater has clinched a record 9th Asp World Title at the age of 36. What we are witnessing is the climax of perhaps the greatest competitive athlete in the history of sports. Kelly Slater's achievements as a surfer are perhaps a result of a phenomenal combination of physical, mental and spiritual synergy. Incredible performance surfing is a challenging combination of physical and mental coordination involving aspects of rhythm, timing, power, speed, flexibility, creativity, reaction,... more info

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