Special Event at The Book Works and Pannikin

Saturday, November 3, 7:00 pm

Lisa Andersen

Fearlessness: The Story of Lisa Andersen, by Nick Carroll

from the Chronicle Books website:

A beautiful tomboy nicknamed "Trouble," Lisa Andersen ran away from home at age sixteen, determined to become the best surfer in the world. In this wholly original biography, esteemed surf writer Nick Carroll captures her unconventional path to fame. Lisa Andersen did indeed become surfing world champion—not once, but four times. Along the way she raised a baby daughter on tour, launched the Roxy brand surf wear for girls, broke a thousand hearts, and inspired an entire generation of girls to surf. Packed with color photographs and never-before-revealed details of her fascinating life, Fearlessness lays bare the story of a young woman who conquered the surf world and changed it forever.

Nick Carroll is a former editor of Surfing magazine and the author of The Next Wave. He lives in Australia.