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 flameout 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 fairytale without equality.
In this no-holds-barred account, Occy tells the complete, remarkable story of his spectacular rise, terrifying fall, and miraculous rebirth.
Tim Baker has contributed to Rolling Stone, GQ, and Playboy and is the author of Go Surf and the co-author of "Bustin' Down the Door."
Book Details
Author: Mark Occhilupo & Tim Baker
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Random House Australia
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1741666767
ISBN-13: 978-1741666762
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces