Riding the Storm

Real life stories from Surfers have mass appeal to the public whether they have set foot in the ocean or not. People don't need a connection or an interest in the sport of Surfing to get emotionally invested in the story of a surfer, such as Soul Sur... Read more

Real life stories from Surfers have mass appeal to the public whether they have set foot in the ocean or not. People don't need a connection or an interest in the sport of Surfing to get emotionally invested in the story of a surfer, such as Soul Surfer by Bethany Hamilton and Making Mavericks (Chasing Mavericks) by Frosty Hesson - both of which are best-selling books made into major motion pictures. Life has its up's and down's; similar to the ocean, it has mostly calm days, but without any warning, an unexpected storm can roll in and destroy everything in its path. A surfer's nature is to rise to the challenge and head directly into the storm to conquer its brutality. However, there comes a time when the storm pins the person underwater and has to fight for survival. Life can be symbolically compared to surfing as told in this story.People from all backgrounds can associate with the tale of a surfer because of the hardships they struggle to desperately overcome both in and out of the water. It is their determination to prevail that is an inspiration for all others.Steven is not average by any means and is exceedingly passionate about all aspects of life including his obsession for surfing. At a young age, he grabbed a handful of E-tickets, jumped in the front seat and sped forward as his life became one thrilling roller coaster ride after another. He has seen the world through many eyes. First as an entrepreneur who was instrumental in changing the course of the music industry in the early 1980's as the original manager of the iconic Heavy Metal band Slayer. His uncultivated, daring ideas paved the way for a new era of music. Years later, he became a world-renowned artist and enjoyed life to its fullest.A torrential storm of life crashes down upon him and pins him under. He's close to drowning and gasping for his last breath. Will he be able to find the strength to survive before it's too late? .A fun read that rides waves of emotion. Truly inspirational. - Amber Thorn Less