Published on 21st June, 2006

kelly slater The makings of the man who became the best surfer ever. Check out our take on his book.

by Matt the Machine

Pipe Dreams: A Surfer’s Journey
HarperCollins 2003

A lucid autobiography by the world’s best surfer, this book recounts Robert Kelly Slater’s prodigious ride from the next big thing to the king.

pipe dreams book cover

Review
Motivational, frank and humble, this is a great read and will leave you realising that behind every superstar there really is a normal person, albeit one with freakish talent and incredible dedication.

The good
• Insight into the world of Sl8ter
• Realising how much work goes into becoming a champion

The not so good
• Nothing really but you may get jealous!

Factfile
What: Pipe Dreams: A Surfer’s Journey
Who: Kelly Slater
RRP: $24.95

Rating
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