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Beyond the Board - by Maya Gabeira (Hardcover)

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  • In this thrilling YA memoir, pro surfer Maya Gabeira tells the awe-inspiring true story of her journey from unstoppable teenager to the Guinness World Record-holding legend she is today.
  • 264 Pages
  • Young Adult Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography

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About the Book



This "is the untold story of ... Maya Gabeira, who at 25 broke her back and went on not only to recover but to hold the record for highest wave conquered by any big-wave surfer in the 2019-2020 winter season. Gabeira has been heralded as one of the top surfers of her generation, male or female-- ... but who is the ferocious personality beyond the board? Maya's memoir chronicles her journey from determined teen surfer to the indomitable champion, Guinness World Record-holder, and role model she is today. Often called the 'Super Woman of surfing,' Maya didn't pick up a board until age 15; before that, she was a ballet dancer. Just two years later, she left her home in Rio de Janeiro in order to chase waves around the world, toting a single backpack and waiting tables to get by. As a teen, Maya carved her own path, and her story is a remarkable one: that of a passionate and driven young woman who learned never to flinch--even in the face of death"



Book Synopsis



In this thrilling YA memoir, pro surfer Maya Gabeira tells the awe-inspiring true story of her journey from unstoppable teenager to the Guinness World Record-holding legend she is today.

Who am I, beyond the board? Surf legend Maya Gabeira is famous for her nerve. Her surfing journey began at the age of fourteen and reached a high when she set (and later broke) a Guinness World Record for highest wave conquered by any big wave surfer--man or woman--after bouncing back from a near-fatal accident.

Gabeira has been heralded as one of the top surfers of her generation. But who is the ferocious personality beyond the board? What are the stories behind the relationships and challenges that shaped her into the indomitable surfer, women's rights advocate, and champion for mental health awareness she is today?

For the first time ever, Maya looks back on her formative years: the romances, career highs, vulnerabilities, and setbacks that defined her at an early age.

At seventeen, she left her home in Rio de Janeiro in order to chase waves around the world, toting a single backpack and waiting tables to get by. Maya carved her own path as a teen, defining her own remarkable narrative: that of a vulnerable, passionate, and driven young woman who learned never to flinch--even in the face of death.



Review Quotes




"As fresh, fast, and fun as the waves Gabeira surfs, Beyond the Board is a solid addition..."--Booklist

"Gabeira's journey will captivate young athletes and inspire them to break barriers. A celebration of the possibilities for those who are made to feel like outsiders in sports."--Kirkus Reviews



About the Author



Maya Gabeira is the author of Beyond the Board as well as the picture books Maya and the Beast and Maya Makes Waves. She is also a Brazilian big wave surfer, best known for setting the 2018 Guinness World Record for biggest wave ever surfed by a woman and for breaking her own record in 2020 with a wave of 73.5 feet, the biggest wave surfed by anyone--male or female--that year. As an ESPY Award winner and seven-time World Surf League Big Wave Award winner, Gabeira is one of the most influential surfers of all time. She is also passionately committed to, and a fierce advocate for, restoring the world's oceans. She lives in Nazare, Portugal.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-17 Years
Number of Pages: 264
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Theme: Sports & Recreation
Format: Hardcover
Author: Maya Gabeira
Language: English
Street Date: June 10, 2025
TCIN: 94490658
UPC: 9781419760020
Item Number (DPCI): 247-14-6380
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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