Barbarian Days by William Finnegan
A Surfing Life
"Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life" is a memoir that chronicles the author's lifelong passion for surfing. The book takes readers on a journey from the author's childhood in California and Hawaii to his travels around the world in search of the perfect wave. Along the way, he experiences diverse cultures, faces danger and adventure, and examines his own character and motivations. The memoir is not just about surfing, but also a reflection on relationships, self-discovery, and the irresistible pull of the ocean.
The 2657th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 384
- Words
- 156,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 7 lists:
- 5th on Ezra Klein Show's Most Recommended Books (Ezra Klein Show)
- 5th on The 10 Best Memoirs of the Decade (2010s) (Literary Hub)
- Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography (Pulitzer Prize)
- The 50 Best Books of Literary Journalism (GQ)
- The 50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years (NY Times)
- What the New York Times Missed: 71 More of the Best Books of the 21st Century (Lit Hub)
- The 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years (Slate)