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In this young adult autobiography, Tony Hawk shares the stories from his life that have helped him become a skateboarding hero. Hawk speaks of being a super-competitive ′demon′ child who found peace while on a skateboard. Classmates teased him because of his interest in an ′uncool′ sport. Instead of retaliating with violence, he practised even more. With his story, he will inspire a younger generation of fans to stand up for what they believe in and follow their dreams. Ages 8-12

The world's leading professional skateboarder and a hero to thousands of Generation Xers, Tony Hawk relives a lifetime of incredible highs and lows in the sport.

Er mußte sich mit Teamkollegen herumschlagen, die sich und diverse Gegenstände anzündeten und mit brennendem Armaturenbrett im Kleinbus den Highway entlangdüsten. Er war den unberechenbaren Schwankungen der Skateboard-Industrie unterworfen, die sein Jahresgehalt in kurzer Zeit auf sein vorheriges Monatsgehalt schrumpfen ließen, nur um dann wieder in den siebenstelligen Bereich zu springen. Was ihm jedoch am meisten zu schaffen machte, war der Tod seines größten Fans und Rückhalts, seines Vaters Frank Hawk. Mit schonungsloser Ehrlichkeit erzählt Tony Hawk von Liebe und Verlust, von schlechten Frisuren, von den peinlichen Klamotten der achtziger Jahre, von der Entschlossenheit, die sein Leben prägte. Mit seinem Blick zurück auf die Skateboard-Legenden der siebziger, achtziger und neunziger Jahre - unter ihnen Stacy Peralta, Eddie Elguera, Lance Mountain, Mark Gonzales, Bob Burnquist und Colin McKay -, erzählt er die wahre Geschichte des Skateboardings und was die Zukunft für ihn und den Sport noch bereithält.

The most famous skateboarder ever shares the business secrets to his success! He's the man who put skateboarding on the map. He's the first to land a 900 (two and a half full rotations). He's also among the richest pitchmen in any sport. And, in a sport that's especially youth-oriented, Tony Hawk, a 40-something father of four, still connects with his audience by staying true to who he is. Moving easily between the ramp and the boardroom, Tony currently runs one of the most acclaimed action sports companies, a clothing line, and video game series bearing his name that has sold over $1 billion worldwide, making it the biggest selling action sports game franchise in game history. He has secured endorsement deals with major brands such as McDonalds, Intel, T-Mobile and Kohl's; started the Boom Boom HuckJam action sports tour; and achieved worldwide acclaim from the ESPN X Games. Filled with Tony's typical modesty and humor, How Did I Get Here? tells the amazing story behind Tony Hawk's unprecedented success from skateboarder to CEO, and the secrets behind his lasting appeal. You'll find out how authenticity has served him well in all his achievements. You'll also understand how his story has shaped many of his fundamental values, including his huge desire to win and his strong sense of realism. Get the inside story of Tony Hawk beyond the skateboard as he answers the question: How Did I Get Here?