Laird Hamilton has been hailed as the world’s greatest big-wave surfer. His first book,
Force of Nature, allows readers a rare glimpse inside the unique philosophy that has created his circumstances, and not the other way around. After all, this is a man whose biological father abandoned him shortly after he was born; whose first job was working on a pig far; who dropped out of school in eleventh grade. And then the career decision: surfer. Though earning enough to pay the rent as any kind of surfer is next to impossible, Hamilton has ended up in the place we all desire to be: doing exactly what he loves, becoming the world’s best in the process, making a great living, being surrounded by nature and family, radiating peak health and fitness, and succeeding by any definition of the word.How did he get there? And more importantly, how can the rest of us join him?
Force of Nature is a detailed map to that destination, with Laird Hamilton as the reader’s guide. It’s not about chasing trophies or accolades or cash. It’s about quality over quantitysoul and being true to your physical, mental, and spiritual roots. Not only is it possible to thrive in the modern world without adopting its harmful habits, it’s essential. And not only has Hamilton mastered this balance, he makes a compelling and articulate case that anyone who wants to can do the same.This book is a deeply authoritative and cutting-edge guide to peak fitness in mind, body, sould, and surfing. It comes directly from the source and his inner circle, which includes those at the vanguard of sports, training, nutrition, and more. Former pro volleyball player Gabrielle Reece; surf legend Dave Kalama; fitness gurus Paul Chek, T.R. Goodman, and Don Wildman; and Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis all contribute their knowledge. Readers will get an all-access pass into an elite world filled with definitive and provocative ideas.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great book
Going to costa rica and wanted a new workout to get in shape. Gets you thinking outside the box.
2 Stars Proceed with caution…
This is not an autobiography. This is not a collection of stories from one of our planets best watermen. This is not a retrospective on an active exciting life. This is not a guide on how to marry one’s personal passions with ones family. Any of those things would have been far more interesting and worth reading. This book is a haphazard collection of grocery lists, yoga poses, pictures of surfing, interviews with folks you’ve never heard of before and nutritional pseudo science. If you’re into that, rock on you’ll enjoy. Personally, this was a total letdown.
4 Stars Not what I was expecting!
While thumbing through the book, one would think this work would be self-indulgent hero worship based on all the model-esque type photos, to one’s own craft of surfing and having access to the good life. (Come on..how many of us have the opportunity to live in Hawaii?) However, the book confirmed that my prediction was false and I was pleasantly surprised with its message. Laird is a very humble person, and it comes out in his writing. I would have liked to learn more about his relationship with his mother, and how it parallels his relationship to his wife. I enjoyed the snipets from Gabby (and other notable mentors he includes). I even tried one of the recipes and felt like I got to know him.
I enjoyed this book immensely, not just for some of the great tips on working out, but learning about an interesting fellow whom many of us strive for as a parent, spouse and person (even though he happens to be one of the most gifted athletes of all time). Props, Laird!
5 Stars force of nature: mind, body, soul, and of course, surfing
Is there anything this man cannot do! I love how down to earth Laird seems to be and what an easy yet informative read this book is. There are step by step lessons that apply to any life- man or woman. 5 out of 5 in my book!Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul (And, of Course, Surfing)
3 Stars Pictures of Laird get Old
As a stand up paddle surfer I was really interested in reading this book. Laird has ‘living life’ advise we can all use but every time you turn the page there is another picture of him in some flex pose. Even my sister commented, ‘man, this guy sure likes himself’. It would have helped to change up some of the pictures. But good book in general.
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