Layne Beachley

Layne Beachley's inspiring autobiography is a powerful testament to resilience and self-belief in the face of adversity. This extraordinary story chronicles the journey of the girl known as 'Gidget,' who faced numerous challenges, including chronic fatigue, depression, and family tragedy, only to rise as a legendary figure in the competitive surfing world. Layne Beachley shattered records, becoming a seven-time women's world champion and leaving her mark on the waves of Hawaii's outer reefs.

This gripping narrative delves deep into the complexities of Layne's life, revealing poignant details of her relationship with her birth mother, Maggie, who she reunited with after twenty-seven years. The story unfolds the emotional highs and lows of their quest for reconciliation, embodying themes of love, loss, and redemption. Layne's love life, which included passionate relationships with Hawaiian big-wave rider Ken Bradshaw and INXS rock star Kirk Pengilly, adds depth to her journey, illustrating her search for happiness and identity.

Packed with insights from over thirty interviews with friends, family, and surf legends, Layne Beachley’s book offers a comprehensive view of her life beyond the surfboard. The B-format paperback, published by Random House Australia, spans 384 pages of inspiring content, perfect for aspiring surfers and anyone seeking motivation. Experience the life lessons learned and the waves conquered through Layne's eyes, and be inspired to tackle your own challenges head-on.

Get your copy today to dive into the captivating world of Layne Beachley - a true icon of surfing and empowerment.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741666779
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 384


Description:
"Layne Beachley's story is a testimony to the power of self-belief. It is about the skinny little girl they called 'Gidget' who overcame a king tide of obstacles, from chronic fatigue and depression to debilitating injury and family tragedy, to become an icon in the male-dominated world of competitive surfing. Winner of a record seven women's world championships, she also blazed trails in the mountainous waves of Hawaii's outer reefs, earning respect where it mattered most - in the water. Beneath the surface of the happy, positive public persona is a story of loss, redemption and the search for identity, revealing the intimate details of how Layne and her birth mother, Maggie, found each other twenty-seven years after her birth, the highs and many lows on their quest for reconciliation and the dark secret of Maggie's past. It is also a love story, describing how Layne fell in and out of love with Hawaiian big-wave rider Ken Bradshaw and found true happiness with INXS rock star Kirk Pengilly. Based on extensive interviews with more than thirty central figures, including classmates, friends, family and many of the biggest names in surfing, and written by award-winning journalist M

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