Occy: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Mark Occhilupo

Random House Australia, Australia, 2008. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. Trade Paperback. 309 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Random House Australia, Australia, 2008. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in near fine condition. Slight edgewear to covers. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Child star at 16, ranked third in the world at 17, Mark Occhilupo looked set to sweep all before him with a radical, spontaneous, irresistible brand of surfing. Yet a spiraling descent into drug abuse and depression snuffed his flame out prematurely when he quit the pro tour at just 22. Faltered comebacks, spectacular bursts of free-surfing, and manic breakdowns followed as the surfing world watched a freakish talent self-combust. After years spent immobile and overweight on the couch, Occy eventually emerged from his cocoon, reborn and ready to tackle a whole new generation of surf stars. His celebrated comeback to win the world title in 1999 is a sporting fairy tale without equal. In this no-holds-barred account, Occy tells the complete, remarkable story of his spectacular rise, terrifying fall, and miraculous rebirth. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; ISBN/EAN: 9781741666434. Inventory No: 13020181.. 9781741666434