Doug Brown

by Doug Brown

A purpose and meaning from four wheels and a piece of wood. Professional Skateboarder Doug Brown stumbled into fame, or it stumbled into him. But he wasn't always shredding for money and handing out autographs. Raised in a family with a sick mother, weary father, and responsible brother left him only one role to play--the black sheep. Under the shadow of his mother's cancer and his family's disapproval, Doug found an skateboarding. Love for the arts and the thrill of skateboarding kept Doug occupied for years, but he never once thought his black sheep antics would bring him fame, money, and the approval he longed for. In this intimate autobiography, Doug Brown dares to share his life, the trials and successes, in order to inspire within his readers the courage to do what you love, no matter what. This is Doug Beyond the Board.

152 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 27, 2010

About the author

Doug Brown was raised in dramatic arts and theater, which led to a music career and eventually shot him into the spotlight as a professional skateboarder. Doug's love for the world of skateboarding began at age twelve, after seeing Back to the Future for the first time. While the skateboarding trend has waxed and waned in popularity, Doug's commitment to the sport remained constant. His skate life began by chance in 2002 at the Gravity Games and caught the eye of his first sponsors. After that, it’s been a whirlwind of personal appearances, demos, and notably performing his Skate Straight program across the nation at libraries and schools.