Barbarian Days

In Barbarian Days, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer William Finnegan presents a captivating memoir that explores his lifelong obsession with surfing. From his childhood in California and Hawaii to adventures across the South Pacific, Australia, and beyond, Finnegan delves into the intricacies and allure of the sport, portraying it as a transformative way of life rather than merely a pastime. Alongside tales of wave-riding, he shares poignant reflections on friendship, cultural interactions, and personal growth, skillfully weaving together themes of exploration and self-discovery in the context of the social upheavals of the 1960s.