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Summary: Hawk
Review: This book was a great inside look at Tony Hawks skateboarding life. If you love skateboarding you should definetly read this book!!! It talks all about his days as a child to the big 900. It also includes a list of tricks hes invented and all the compititions he entered. For sure a great choice.
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Summary: Hawk Occupation: Skateboarder
Review: Hawk Occupation: Skateboarder tells about Tony's life from when he was born on May 12, 1968, through landing the 900. It tells of the ups and downs of skating through Tony's eyes. He tells about his family supporting and helping him throughout his career, and all the crazy tales of his friends. You even get an inside look at what it's like to be on tour with Powell and Birdhouse.
My favorite part of the book is when Tony, Heath and, Jeremy, were filming The End with the rest of the Birdhouse team. Heath and Jeremy found a way to set themselves on fire without getting killed and skated. The three of them also drove to a restaurant in a van and set everything in it on fire. Excluding their brush with the law, which ended with no charges filed, everything went smoothly.
This is the best book I've ever read! I didn't really like Tony Hawk before I read this book. I thought he was too formal and didn't do everything and go through everything that other skateboarders do. But after reading it I have a lot of respect for him as a skater. I'd recommend Hawk Occupation: Skateboarder to any skater and to anyone who jus wants to read a good book. I'd give this book a 10 out of 10.
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Summary: Old timer!
Review: I have been a fan of Tony Hawk since I was a kid in the 80's, and my first board was the hawk skull and cross. Tony's book returned me to my youthful bliss and all the great things that came with skating in the 80's. I still am an avid fan of skating and all Hawk has done for the sport. His book allows the reader to see a part of him that isn't normally scene; his various emotions. The book leaves no part of Tony's life unmentioned. I highly recommend this book for any of Hawk's fans, and skaters in general.
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Summary: Hawk: Evolution through Revolution
Review: Tony Hawk is one of the few professional athletes to stand the test of time. In his autobiography, he chronicles his life from a hyperactive child with noodles for limbs to the world famous skateboarding hero of today. It is important that the upcoming skateboarders understand the hardships and trouble the skateboard industry went through to appreciate where it is today. Some people may choose to label Tony Hawk as a sell out or a corporate puppet, but anyone who reads this biography will realize just how wrong they are. Tony Hawk began his illustrious skateboarding career the same way most famous skateboarders did, through a toy store purchased hand-me-down from a big brother. Through determination and perseverence, Hawk became pro for Powell-Peralta at the incredibly young age of fourteen. From there, Tony Hawk amazed all with his innovative tricks and superb skills. He was actually one of the first skateboarders to achieve a 540 (1 1/2 rotations) at an age younger than most people begin skateboarding. But don't believe for a second that Tony Hawk was always as successful as he is now. Tony faced many hardships during crashes in skateboarding popularity. It was in these times he would have just enough money to make ends meet. All of this information is included in this considerably well organized auotbiography. Hawk does a superb job of keeping a consistent interest of the reader as to what turn his life will take next. I would recommend this inspirational story to anyone interested in becoming a skateboarder.
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Summary: one of the best books I've read
Review: I have had a difficult time lately trying to keep any kind of momentum in sticking with a book and actually finishing it. I did not have that difficulty with "Hawk:Occupation:Skateboarder."
Actually, I had a hard time putting the book down. This was a thorougly enjoyable book. I don't skateboard either, but you don't need to be a skateboarder to enjoy this book. It is an easy read-- it's not heavy so you won't get bogged down. He writes the book in a very conversational style like he's talking to you. And he tells you a lot about your life. When I finished reading the book I felt like I really got to know about Tony Hawk the person, not just Tony Hawk the cultural icon or skateboard star. And I also felt like I got to see an intimate view of the skateboarding touring scene. Very recommended.
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Summary: Great Skateboard Bio
Review: The book "Tony Hawk: Occupation Skateboarder chronicles the world famous pro skater's life from his childhood
growing up in Carslbad, CA, early years learning how to skate, and eventual rise to international fame as the main
spokesperson for the sport of skateboarding, and extreme sports in general. It is an excellent resource not only for
teenagers involved in skateboarding, but also for anyone seeking an in-depth look into the culture that surrounded the
sport from the early 1980's up to the present. Equally interesting for both skaters and non-skaters alike is the commentary Tony provides about the commercialization and over-marketing of the sport that emerged in the 1980's, tapered off in the 1990's, and has now returned full force in recent years. Like most major sports biographies, it contains countless pages
concerning the dedication and hard work it takes to make it to the top of one's sport. It remains unique though in that it
discusses these topics in a context where most of the public does not think values such as dedication or hard work exist.
This helps break down stereotypes of skaters as "slackers," and shows that mindset of pro skater really is not that different
from anyone who excels in their given profession. Tony also demonstrates a true love and dedication to his sport when he
sticks with skateboarding, while at the same time facing near bankruptcy, during the major slump the industry faced during
the early 1990's. In all, an essential read for anyone truly interested in the world of professional skateboarding.
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Summary: Hawk occupation:Skateboarder
Review: Reading the book Tony Hawk Occupation:skateboarder was a good read, if you know all the skate tricks.If you don't, half this book you won't understand. However if you do know, this book is a must for any beginning skater, because it shows how you must be determined, and not give up just because you have a bad day of skating. It also explains his life and his succeses and failures. I highly recommend it for anyone interseted in the sport.
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Summary: WoW
Review: If you are a skateboarder this is the book for you. As soon as you start reading your never going to want to stop until your done. While reading this book you feel like your their with him and going through the same stuggles he's going through. Even if you never skated and you started to read this book, by the time your done with it you would most likely own your own board. Tony's dedication and hard work shows all the readers to never give up because if you want something bad enough you will eventually achieve it.
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Summary: Thumbs up from a non-skateboarder
Review: I've never ridden a skateboard, and would probably fall on my face if I tried. I'm not exactly sure why I bought this book in the first place, but I'm glad I did.Tony Hawk is certainly an inspiring individual, and the fact he trudged through the world of skateboarding through times of high and low popularity before retiring from competition at the top of his game. As an amateur athlete (running), I could identify from the joy of his craft, even while toiling in obscurity and near poverty. The special bond between Tony Hawk and his father fleshes out the story. Most of the war stories are fun to read. The writing isn't great, but good enough. Those not familiar with the skateboard lingo are going to find parts of the story written in a seemingly different language at times. Those flaws aside, a reasonably well told story about a talented human, struggling to reach the top of his craft which anyone can appreciate.
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Summary: Hawk Occupation: Skateboarder
Review: Tony Hawk is a very cool book written by Sean Mortimer. The thing that kept me reading was that I am a skateboarder, too! The character is a boy called Tony Hawk. The book talks about Tony from the time he started to skateboard, to when he was a professional skateboarder. As I read the book, I was always wondering what would happen next, which made me want to continue reading more to see. I easily noticed that it was full of action and entertainment. I recommend all you skateboard fans read this book and have an adventure with Tony Hawk.
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