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Occy : The Rise and Fall and Rise of Mark Occhilupo
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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 fairytale without equal. In this no-holds barred account, Occy tells the complete, remarkable story of his spectacular rise, terrifying fall, and miraculous rebirth.

  • ISBN-13: 9781741666762
  • ISBN-10: 1741666767
  • Publisher: Ebury Australia
  • Publish Date: January 2010
  • Dimensions: 7.76 x 5.16 x 0.84 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.55 pounds
  • Page Count: 320

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