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Hosoi: My Life As A Skateboarder Junkie Inmate Pastor (2012)

by Christian Hosoi(Favorite Author)

3.85 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0062024302 (ISBN13: 9780062024305)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

HarperOne

review 1: Hosoi is and always will be one of my all-time favorite skateboarders. Having grown up a skater and followed his career since it's heyday I knew the turn of events his life has taken since the 80's, having also watched the DVD "Rising Son", therefore not much in this book came as a surprise, though I still found most of it to be an entertaining read. Being the fan that I am I looked forward to reading more about the first hand experiences he had and gain perspective from someone who's athletic ability I admire so much. One thing I 'm having a hard time wrapping my head around is near the end where he says "I'm a Christian, but make no mistake: I'm not religious"... I think we all can agree Christianity is a religion, right? So he's found (the Christian) God, quotes (the... more Christian) bible, performs exorcisms and spiritual healing in the name of said (Christian) God and claims to not be "religious"? Really? Don't get me wrong, I respect Christian for turning his life around, doing something positive with it and inspiring others to do the same. He will always be (to me) one of the greatest vert skateboarders of all time. One cannot deny the positive contributions he is now making to society, as well as individuals who have yet to find their identity and positive balance in life. I firmly believe actions always speak louder than words, religious or not. Lets just not discount the power of learning to believe in oneself first and foremost.
review 2: Christian Hosoi is one of the few heroes in my life. It was a true thrill to read this intimate walk through his trials along the road to redemption and peace. Combined with the documentary, "Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi," this autobiography allows tremendous insight into the thoughts and actions and the highs and lows of the journey.Thanks for sharing Mr. Hosoi. less

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