Tony Hawk Professional Skateboarder: The Autobiography

Name: Tony Hawk Professional Skateboarder: The Autobiography
Brand: Ingram Book Company
SKU: 9780060096892
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In Tony Hawk Professional Skateboarder: The Autobiography, Tony Hawk shares his life story, detailing his personal journey from a passionate young skateboarder to becoming one of the most influential figures in the sport. The book provides insights into his career highlights, challenges, and the dedication that shaped him as both an athlete and a person. Through his experiences, readers gain a deeper understanding of the skateboarding culture and the drive needed to excel in the unconventional sport.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the journey of becoming a pro skateboarder and want an inside look at the world of extreme sports. It offers insights into the life of an iconic figure, mixing personal anecdotes and career highlights in a way that's both educational and inspiring. Whether you're a skateboarding fan or simply love stories of determination and success, this could be an engaging read for you.

An autobiography of the man who has invented numerous skateboarding moves and interested many, many people in this sport over the past twenty years.

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Hawk shares the stories from his life that have helped him become a skateboarding hero. He talks of being a super-competitive child who found peace on a skateboard. Classmates teased him for his interest in an uncool sport; instead of retaliating, he practiced even more. Tony Hawk Professional Skateboarder: The Autobiography will inspire readers to stand up for what they believe in.

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Readers find Tony Hawk Professional Skateboarder: The Autobiography to be an insightful exploration of Tony Hawk's journey, highlighting his transformation into a role model beyond his skateboarding achievements. The book offers engaging and raw stories that resonate with both skateboarding enthusiasts and those new to the sport.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060096892

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2002

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins Children's Books

Contributors:

With Sean Mortimer
With Sean Mortimer
With Sean Mortimer

Audience: General / adult, Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Tony Hawk is the bestselling author of Hawk: Occupation: Skateboarder. In the 1999 X Games, Tony landed the first 900 degree arial turn in skateboarding history. A stunt he had been working on for years. He has released three video games for playstation: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. He lives in Carlsbad, California, with his wife and three children. Sean Mortimer was the editor of Skateboarder magazine and coauthored Hawk: Occupation: Skateboarder with Tony Hawk. He lives in Oceanside, California, with his wife and son.