Book Details Author: Stuart Holmes Coleman Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1 edition (June 22, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 0312638310 ISBN-13: 978-0312638313 Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

SYNOPSIS

Although Makaha is a small, isolated town on the Western coast of O‘ahu, it has produced some of the most intriguing Hawaiians of the twentieth century: world-class surfers Buffalo Keaulana and his sons Rusty and Brian; beautiful skin diver and surfing pro Rell Sunn; and larger-than-life singer and songwriter Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole. What connects them is a love for their culture, their people, and water sports. Fierce Heart combines stories of exciting surfing competitions, dramatic water rescues, and deep friendships with a look at the history and origins of one of the world’s most thrilling extreme sports.

Stuart Holmes Coleman moved to Hawai‘i in 1993 to teach, write, and surf. He is the author of the award-winning book Eddie Would Go and works as the regional coordinator for the Surfrider Foundation.