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, Ca. 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

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Barbarian Days by William Finnegan is a memoir that chronicles the author's lifelong obsession with surfing, tracing his journey from the shores of California and Hawaii to far-flung corners of the globe. The narrative explores the intense dedication and personal sacrifices required to pursue this passion, set against a backdrop of cultural shifts and political upheaval. Finnegan weaves together tales of epic waves and camaraderie with reflections on identity, friendship, and the search for meaning in a life defined by the pursuit of the perfect ride.

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