Pipe Dreams by Kelly Slater
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Review: Pipe Dreams by Kelly Slater

Reviewed by Brad Hook · 21 June 2006
Reviewed by Bradley HookFounder of Surfd · lifelong surfer, surf-travel writer and photographer21 June 2006
Our verdict
Pipe Dreams by Kelly Slater

A lucid autobiography by the world’s best surfer, this book recounts Robert Kelly Slater’s prodigious ride from the next big thing to the king.

In this article, you'll learn

  • What Kelly Slater's autobiography reveals about his rise to the top
  • Why the book is described as motivational, frank and humble
  • What the good and not-so-good points of the read are
  • Whether Pipe Dreams is worth the $24.95 RRP

Pipe Dreams: A Surfer’s Journey
HarperCollins 2003

A lucid autobiography by the world’s best surfer, this book recounts Robert Kelly Slater’s prodigious ride from the next big thing to the king.

Review

Motivational, frank and humble, this is a great read and will leave you realising that behind every superstar there really is a normal person, albeit one with freakish talent and incredible dedication.

The good

• Insight into the world of Sl8ter
• Realising how much work goes into becoming a champion

The not so good

• Nothing really but you may get jealous!

Factfile

What: Pipe Dreams: A Surfer’s Journey
Who: Kelly Slater
RRP: $24.95

Rating

****

Kelly Slater Pipe Dreams surf book