Norman Ollestad on his new memoir, CRAZY FOR THE STORM

So amazing to see pictures from different parts of the book.

Interesting to watch this short video after reading the book...I always like to see pictures or video to give a book more perspective! Great book, one you can hardly put down!

thanks for the great period footage- reminds me of morris cove in east haven ct. where all the freaks hung out and waterskied then

An amazing story. I cannot imagined what it must of felt like to lose my father in such a tragic acccident.

I heard Norman being interviewed on the radio, promoting his book. I was so engrossed in the story and the way he was telling it, I came home, got online to learn more. Haven't read the book, but it's on my list to purchase this weekend.
Very excited about it!!

I am a 55 yo woman with 5 kids. I taught skills to my kids my Dad taught me him being a Marine in WWII and an adventurer. It saved my son having served 2 x's in Iraq already. Survival skills are so important in parenting! Can't wait to read your book. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

Fantastic book! I honestly couldn't put it down. Amazing story, really well told.

And this video footage is amazing to find after reading the story. Wow... I've often taken my daughter surfing at Topanga Beach, but had no idea of the beach's history, even though, growing up in the '70s, I spent quite a bit of time in Malibu, just North of Topanga.

Lesson learned " NEVER GIVE UP" ! Great Story

For more about the Topanga Beach scene, see the books, pics, and documentary film on my website.