Tony Hawk - by Tony Hawk & Sean Mortimer (Paperback)

About the Book

Hawk shares the stories from his life that have helped him become a skateboarding hero. He talks of being a super-competitive "demon" child who found peace while on a skateboard. With his story he can inspire a younger generation of fans to stand up for what they believe in and follow their dreams.

Book Synopsis

In this young adult autobiography, Tony Hawk shares the stories from his life that have helped him become a skateboarding hero.

Hawk speaks of being a super-competitive ′demon′ child who found peace while on a skateboard. Classmates teased him because of his interest in an ′uncool′ sport. Instead of retaliating with violence, he practised even more. With his story, he will inspire a younger generation of fans to stand up for what they believe in and follow their dreams.

Ages 8-12

Review Quotes

"The legend spills all." -- Nylon

"An inside look at the molding of a great role model--there's so much more than just the 900!" -- Bob Burnquist, world champion skater

"All the raw tales that you might expect from a veteran skateboarder." -- Wall Street Journal