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The Surfer Spirit | 
 enlarge | Authors: Cynthia Derosier, Tim Anderson
Creator: John Bilderback
Publisher: Bess Press
Category: Book
Buy New: $22.95
New (2) Used (1) from $16.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 668385
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1ST Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 56
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 8.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 097695480X
Dewey Decimal Number: 797
EAN: 9780976954804
ASIN: 097695480X
Publication Date: August 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Awe-inspiring, uplifting, and beautifully motivating, The Surfer Spirit is a book unlike any other surf book. "This book is moving and insightful. The Hawaiian tradition of surfing is a dance with nature, a celebration of the unity between humans, the environment and the spirit.", Ramsay Taum, Kumu (teacher) Native Hawaiian Practices and Culture. Written and produced by surfers, it captures and conveys the true spirit of surfing. Stunning in its simplicity, the book features breathtaking images accentuated with simple, yet profound sentiments. Photos by world-renowned surf photographers John Bilderback and Jeff Divine feature, Kelly Slater, Perry Dane, Taj Burrow, Rochelle Ballard, epic waves and more. Together, the words and imagery on each of reflect the way in which surfing keeps us in communion with nature, reconnecting us with our spirits each time our boards meet the water. The cover is encased in a natural-colored canvas material and measures 8" x 8" when closed. The pages are printed with environmentally friendly soy-based inks on high quality art paper made from consumer recycled stock. Each book includes a ribbon bookmark to highlight your favorite page. A fabulous book for surfers and non-surfers alike. ****A portion of the proceeds of each sale go to support non-profit programs: the Surfrider Spirit Sessions with the Surfrider Foundation, and He`e Nalu Learning Center (heenalulc.org)*****
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Nature Heals April 13, 2008
The Surfer Spirit is a therapeutic and philosophical journey with nature as healer and instiller of true values. It is an exquisite experience of being with the ocean with all its moods and majesty and inspires peace, awe and connection to spirit. For all, including those who have drifted from their true nature, it is a happy homecoming.
Sundae Merrick, Author of "Divine Reason & Rhyme, Access Higher Guidance and Nature's
Wisdom"
Surfing as a Dance with Nature April 4, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
"I want to remind people of the power they have when they tap into their passion, and feed and nurture their unique spirit." ~ Cynthia Derosier
With page after page of shimmering liquid playgrounds, "The Surfer Spirit" invites you into a world of surfer meditations to convey insights born of a love of surfing. This is a book for surfers and non-surfers because the message helps to build self-esteem and leads the reader back to a deeper understanding of their true self.
Cynthia Desroisier is a surfer who sees a connection between surfing and the choices we make in our daily life. As she says: "I rise to life's challenges." With Co-Writer, Tim Anderson, she also writes with a sense of poetic perfection when she explains the spiritual aspect of surfing:
"We who surf
Live life out
Breathe life in
And pray in our own way
Our boards and bodies are
instruments improvising
The sweet songs of our souls."
The photography in "The Surfer Spirit" is especially fascinating and beautiful. The images truly capture the excitement of surfing and Jeff Devine and John Bilderback's photographs are spectacular with a sparkling crystalline beauty.
A Surf Safari to Iceland, World Surfing in Indonesia, Pipelines in Hawaii and Beach Haven, New Jersey are all featured. Beaches of lavender waves rolling into shore contrast with a calm azure stillness.
Cynthia Derosier's professional skills as an art director and designer are evident throughout this beautiful surfing experience. The cover is made with a natural-colored canvas material and the pages are all printed with environmentally friendly soy-based inks. The high quality art paper and a ribbon bookmark make this a perfect gift.
A portion of the proceeds from this book also go to The Surfrider Foundation to encourage care for the ocean environment. The Surfrider Foundation also incorporates the lessons from this book into a program to teach surfing, ocean ecology and water safety.
Highly recommended as a book to treasure!
~The Rebecca Review
Surfing Source October 11, 2006
Great insights for anyone on water or land, on a board or in a board room. This book beautifully illustrates the surfer spirit that's transferable to the challenges and unpredictability of one's day and encourages us to live in the moment and celebrate life.
Dances with Waves August 26, 2006
Soul surfers unite! At last, an inspirational book of oceanic depth that directly connects our humanity to the mystery of the sea. Gorgeous photography perfectly matched with minimal zen copy. Made this old weekend warrior dig out the tanker and get back in the line-up. Get this book and get out there... who feels it knows it!
The Very Essence of Surfing! August 25, 2006
Why do we surf? How about asking why do we breathe? The Surfer Spirit captures the very essence of the spirit of surfing because it reminds us of the universal spirit in each one of us. Surfing is connection with our innermost pre-terrestrial aquatic beginnings in the ocean. We are blissed out and humbled at the same time. This book will inspire you and make you feel lucky to experience our human existance.
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