Occy by Mark Occhilupo, Tim Baker

Mark Occhilupo, Tim Baker

ISBN 10: 1741666430 / ISBN 13: 9781741666434

Published by by Random House Australia, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Occy by Mark Occhilupo, Tim Baker
• Publisher: by Random House Australia
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1741666430
• ISBN 13: 9781741666434
• Binding: Book, Paperback
• Condition: Used

About this title

Synopsis

Child star at 16, ranked third in the world at 17, Mark Occhilupo looked set to sweep all before him with a radical, spontaneous, irresistible brand of surfing. Yet a spiraling descent into drug abuse and depression snuffed his flame out prematurely when he quit the pro tour at just 22. Faltered comebacks, spectacular bursts of free-surfing, and manic breakdowns followed as the surfing world watched a freakish talent self-combust. After years spent immobile and overweight on the couch, Occy eventually emerged from his cocoon, reborn and ready to tackle a whole new generation of surf stars. His celebrated comeback to win the world title in 1999 is a sporting fairy tale without equal. In this no-holds-barred account, Occy tells the complete, remarkable story of his spectacular rise, terrifying fall, and miraculous rebirth.

About the Author

Tim Baker has contributed to GQ, Playboy, and Rolling Stone, and is the author of Go Surf and the coauthor of Bustin' Down the Door.