{"title":"Mark Occhilupo","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating life and career of legendary Australian surfer Mark Occhilupo with our selection of books in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category. Known fondly as \"Occy,\" Mark Occhilupo is a celebrated figure in the surfing world, renowned for his tenacity and inspiring comeback stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on an exhilarating journey through his life, highlighted in his notable work, \u003cem\u003eOccy\u003c\/em\u003e. This book offers a compelling glimpse into Occhilupo’s intriguing journey from being a young surfing prodigy to facing personal challenges and ultimately achieving a triumphant comeback on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese narratives are perfect for anyone interested in sports, personal growth, and resilience. Whether you are a surfing enthusiast or simply enjoy a good memoir, Mark Occhilupo's stories are sure to inspire and entertain. Dive into this remarkable collection and discover the indomitable spirit of one of surfing's most iconic athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"occy-by-mark-occhilupo-9781741666762","title":"Occy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild star at sixteen, ranked third in the world at seventeen, winner of the Pipeline Masters at nineteen - Mark Occhilupo looked set to sweep all before him with a radical, spontaneous, irresistible brand of surfing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet a spiralling descent into drug abuse and depression snuffed his flame out prematurely when he quit the pro tour at just twenty-two. Faltered comebacks, spectacular bursts of free-surfing and manic breakdowns followed, as the surfing world watched a freakish talent self-combust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years spent immobile and overweight on the couch, in his so-called 'Elvis period', Occy eventually emerged from his cocoon, reborn and ready to tackle a whole new generation of surf stars. His celebrated comeback to win the world title in 1999, sixteen years after his career began, is a sporting fairytale without equal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow for the first time, in his own words, \u003cem\u003eOccy\u003c\/em\u003e tells the complete, remarkable story of his spectacular rise, terrifying fall and miraculous rebirth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46375771898092,"sku":"9781741666762","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2569303482808.jpg?v=1744828297"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mark-occhilupo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}