Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul, And, of Course, Surfing

Written by Laird Hamilton

Narrated by Michael Butler Murray

Laird Hamilton has been hailed as the world's greatest big-wave surfer. His first book, Force of Nature, allows listeners a rare glimpse inside the unique philosophy that has created his circumstances, and not the other way around. After all, this is a man whose biological father abandoned him shortly after he was born; whose first job was working on a pig farm; who dropped out of school in eleventh grade. And then the career decision: surfer. Though earning enough to pay the rent as any kind of surfer is next to impossible, Hamilton has ended up in the place we all desire to be: doing exactly what he loves, becoming the world's best in the process, making a great living, being surrounded by nature and family, and radiating peak health and fitness.

How did he get there? And more importantly, how can the rest of us join him?

Force of Nature is a detailed map to that destination, with Laird Hamilton as the listener's guide. It's not about chasing trophies or accolades or cash. It's about quality over quantity, soul, and being true to your physical, mental, and spiritual roots. Not only is it possible to thrive in the modern world without adopting its harmful habits, it's essential. And not only has Hamilton mastered this balance, he makes a compelling and articulate case that anyone who wants to can do the same.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Release date: Dec 3, 2019
• ISBN: 9781541437159

Reviews for Force of Nature

[realbigcat · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love this book. I am into healthy living and fitness. This book covers all that info. Laird Hamilton is most famous for his big wave surfing but he is also into nutrition and fitness. Lairds lifestyle is to be as fit and healthy as possible. He is also into yoga and meditation. The book touches on so many topics and it is very easy to read and understand. The book gives great exercises that Laird does as well as what he eats and his nutrition advice. There are also some interviews with others as well including people like Paul Chek. I really y enjoyed reading this book and yes it does cover surfing as well.

[df1a_katherinep · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is about Laird's view of life and how he lives his life. It's not exactly a biography because it does not go into detail about his life or how he got into surfing. This is Laird's view of how to live a healthy, happy life. It also gives various recipes and recommendations. I like this book because I'm into surfing and I like to read about health and exercise too. It's a really interesting book.