Surf Lessons: Stories Of An Eastern Surfer

by Earl Shores

Surf Lessons is a new book from author and longtime East Coast surfer Earl Shores.

Put your toes in the sand and the wax in your hand as you drop into the pages of this vibrant set of surf stories from Earl Shores. It's a Top 20 of his best work, including favorites from his early days with Eastern Surf Magazine. And it's one of the few surf books ever written from a purely East Coast perspective.

That means Surf Lessons isn't full of heroic gnarly surf dudes trekking the globe for perfect waves. Instead, Shores aims his focus on the ordinary moments of the surfing experience. After putting the reader in his "regular guy" flip-flops, he never fails to capture the passion that inspires surfers to rise before dawn to catch the uncrowded early morning calm.

This is a book that all readers can enjoy.

So even if you've never climbed into a thick wetsuit for a wintertime wave fix, you will still enjoy Surf Lessons . Just bring your sense of adventure and your sense of humor. And be ready to shake the sand from your trunks and the water from your ears as you turn the final page.

121 pages, Paperback

Published August 21, 2016

About the author

Earl Shores has written about sports and toys for over two decades. After landing on the masthead of Eastern Surf Magazine, Shores went on to write for the the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Washington Post, Highlights For Children, and Sports Illustrated.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I went into this thinking I’d be inspired by stories of a surfer but it wasn’t really that At all but more reminiscence on different surfing experiences.
The book reads more like a personal memory collection than a guide or motivational story about surfing.
Earl Shore focuses heavily on moments, feelings, and reflections tied to specific times and places in his life.
Some sections feel thoughtful and nostalgic, but others can seem repetitive or slow if you’re expecting action or lessons.
Overall, it’s a calm and reflective read that will likely appeal more to readers who enjoy memoir-style storytelling than traditional sports narratives.