Synopses & Reviews
Finding the spiritual self is an itensely personal journey. Some seek refuge in traditional spaces, such as a house of worship. Others find calm in nature or a solitary activity. For world-class surfer Bear Woznick, his spiritual connection comes on a surfboard.
In DEEP IN THE WAVE, readers ride along with Woznick through the calmest of tides and most turbulent waves. Woznick's portrayal of the beauty and power of the ocean is truly inspiring and showcases the profound meaning surfing has had on his life.
From the way a surfboard is painstakingly crafted, to the faith and patience that is required to ride a monster wave, Woznick weaves his relationship to surfing with his relationship to God, relating how the two are often one in the same. Instead of standing on the shore with our toes in the surf, Woznick takes us on the board-- to the deep water-- to watch and wait-- and, if need be, to paddle hard to survive.
Review
"A magnificent, life-changing book."
---Anthony DeStefano, New York Times bestselling author of A Travel Guide to Heaven
"Bear shares his love for his greatest passion, the ocean, with all those he meets and in the pages of this book. His enthusiasm for life is infectious and his love of the ocean undeniable."
---Chuck Inman, two-time tandem surfing world champion
"Find out how one man enjoys the highs, embraces the lows, and survives and grows from the inevitable wipe-outs. Whether you surf or not this book will challenge you in new ways to let go, dive deep, and give your all to God."
---Melody Green, author, speaker, songwriter
Synopsis
For world-class surfer Bear Woznick, the ocean has always been the center of his universe. He's spent his entire life with it; riding its waves, learning from it, loving it. The ocean also nourishes the soul as Bear shows us on his surfboard.
In DEEP IN THE WAVE, readers ride along with Woznick through the calmest of tides and most turbulent waves. Woznick's portrayal of the beauty and power of the ocean is truly inspiring and showcases the profound meaning surfing has had on his life.
From the way a surfboard is painstakingly crafted, to the faith and patience that is required to ride a monster wave, Woznick weaves his relationship to surfing with his relationship to God, relating how the two are often one in the same. Instead of standing on the shore with our toes in the surf, Woznick takes us on the board--to the deep water--to watch and wait--and, if need be, to paddle hard to survive.
About the Author
Bear Woznick holds multiple Masters World Tandem surfing titles, co-founded the World Tandem Competition Tour and travels the world promoting the art that he loves with BearsWave Tandem Expression Sessions. In addition to his surfing he is a private pilot, holds a black belt, rides a Harley, and plays the ukulele. He is also a novitiate oblate of the Benedictine Monastery of Oahu. You can find Bear online at bearswave.com and on Twitter @bearswave. His BearsWave.com podcast is on iTunes and Youtube.
Lou Aronica is the co-author of the New York Times bestseller, The Element, the national bestseller The Culture Code, and several other works of nonfiction and fiction. You can find Lou online at www.fictionstudio.com.