Beyond the Dream - by Joey Buran (Paperback)

About the Book

Welcome to Beyond the Dream, surfer Joey Buran's fast-paced, bluntly honest, riveting memoir detailing his journey from the California Kid to a highly respected minister nationwide.

Book Synopsis

When one of the world's most recognizable surfers, Joey Buran, paddled out to the world's most famous surf spot, Banzai Pipeline, on December 17, 1984, he knew his immediate destiny lay before him. For twelve years, he'd lived and breathed one dream-winning the Pipeline Masters, the world's most prestigious surf contest. It was the Super Bowl and World Series of surfing.

An hour after paddling out, Joey emerged from the warm Hawaiian waters victorious, conquering his greatest pursuit. But where to go from here? What does a 23-year-old do when he has already achieved what he knew to be his life's purpose to that point?

Welcome to Beyond the Dream: From the King of Pipeline to a Life of Serving and Inspiring Others, the much-anticipated memoir of Joey's enthralling journey from the California Kid adored by the surfing world to a highly respected minister nationwide. Written with fast-paced, bluntly honest, riveting storytelling that mirrors his surfing style, Joey shares his career-defining victory at Pipeline, to creating the United States' first professional surfing tour-then hitting a dark and rough spell that nearly cost him his life.

He emerged to find his spiritual calling as a well-respected minister on both coasts, serving others rather than his own career goals. This included creating the popular Worship Generation movement and church in 2000, aided by future music superstars Jeremy Camp and Phil Wickham.

And Joey went surfing again. Did he ever! In 1998, he won the World Masters Championship in thunderous 15-foot surf in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. In 2009, he received the highest honor in his sport, being inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame. Eight years after that, he coached Team USA to the World Surfing Championships title.

One of the most striking aspects is the author's narrative voice-it's as if we're back on the beach with him in the 1980s, toes in the sand, Joey keeping an eye on a ball that's moving in many directions. Now, the ball bounces toward finding and giving ourselves as women, men and youth in our daily lives. He writes in a heartfelt manner about how his maturation as a man, husband, parent and grandparent, minister, and sports coach effected a deep shift from serving himself as a professional athlete to serving others. As motivational and inspiring stories go, his story illustrates what is possible when we believe in ourselves, work harder than the people around us, and place absolute faith in God to guide us along our destined path-parts of Joey's Eight Pillars of Success which will leave readers asking for more.

Review Quotes

"From one unimaginable dream to another, Joey's story is the ultimate ride. His is a relatable journey of human struggles and unfathomable successes. I am a fan of his success . . . of a life lived out with full purpose. It's a page turner; I couldn't put it down."

-Bob Hurley, Founder/Former CEO

Hurley International

"The captivating story of a man whose life has influenced so many. . . . whose constant encouragement, wisdom and life-giving words has kept so many from giving up on their own dreams. Joey Buran's story is a page-turner that takes you through every high and low life has to offer but leaves you with a hope that never fails."

-Susan Branch, Former General Manager, Roxy America

Former General Manager, Billabong Women's Global

"What a blessing to see the contributions of Joey's life being defined and celebrated in Beyond the Dream! Thank you, Joey, for bringing your commitment and boundless energy to everything you do!"

-Tom Carroll, Two-Time World Surfing Champion

Three-Time Pipe Masters Champion

"In 1974, Joey Buran and I sat beside each other in the lineup at Tamarack Beach in Carlsbad. Beyond the Dream brings me to those early days. A profound adrenaline rush of Joey's journey to become the Pipe Masters champion, and his inspiring shift from surfer to pastor."

-Julie Moss, Author, Crawl of Fame

Member, International Triathlon Hall of Fame

"Joey Buran's multifaceted career from California Kid to Pipeline Master to Team USA coach and Calvary Chapel pastor unfolds in Beyond the Dream. A great read."

-Jim Kempton, Author, Women on Waves

Former Publisher and Editor, Surfer magazine

"An amazing story! Inspiration for every generation."

-Sarah Hill, Executive Director

Beautifully Flawed Foundation