Extended Summary - Barbarian Days: Based On The Book By William Finnegan

EXTENDED SUMMARY

BARBARIAN DAYS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY WILLIAM FINNEGAN

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CONTENT

Off Diamond Head (Honolulu, 1966–67)

Smell the Ocean (California, 1956–65)

The Shock of the New (California, 1968)

’Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky (Maui, 1971)

The Search (The South Pacific, 1978)

The Lucky Country (Australia, 1978–79)

Choosing Ethiopia (Asia, Africa, 1979–81)

Against Dereliction (San Francisco, 1983–86)

Basso Profundo (Madeira, 1994–2003)

General Analysis of Barbarian Days

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Barbarian Days” by William Finnegan is a memoir that chronicles the author’s lifelong journey as a surfer, exploring both the physical and philosophical dimensions of the sport. The book details Finnegan’s adventures across the globe, from the beaches of California and Hawaii to the remote surf spots of the South Pacific and Africa. Through his experiences, Finnegan delves into themes of personal growth, identity, and the existential struggles that arise through surfing. The memoir blends travelogue, cultural history, and self-reflection, highlighting surfing as a spiritual journey and a way to understand life’s deeper questions.

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Audiolibro : 22 de noviembre de 2024