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HOW TO SURF A HURRICANE

by the company\u003B Miki, a former oil worker who desperately needs money to help his sick father\u003B and Victoria Wood, an innovator in the brand\u002Dnew sport of hurricane surfing, in which pilots of small, specially built watercraft attempt to set speed records in potentially deadly weather conditions. Is it the perfect team to pull off the riskiest corporate heist of all time? Maybe—but only if the weather cooperates. Medema weaves imaginative climate\u002Drelated technologies into his story, from the luxury ski habitats that Miki builds on top of snowdrifts in Alaska to the hurricane seeding that Moro undertakes to ensnare the Pyxis Cloud: “It’s about applying a small amount of leverage and waiting,” he explains. “The government’s been experimenting with this technology since 1947. I’m just the first private citizen to seed one. For all we know.” Hurricane surfing is a particularly inspired creation, as well. Despite some early pacing issues, the premise is a winning one, and readers will quickly find themselves caught in the cyclone of Medema’s story."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9798891327

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

Born at the end of the 1930s depression, New Zealander John Broomfield began a lifetime of travels as an infant that took him to every corner of his rugged homeland and ultimately around the world. Readers of his first memoir, Carried on Great Winds, admire his capacity to combine radical political action and adventurous travel with an outstanding career in research, teaching and academic administration. In his second memoir, Rounding Tawero Point, we meet John's ambitious family and the excepti

Our Review

This gripping memoir chronicles the extraordinary life of a New Zealander whose journey from the 1930s onward spans the globe, blending radical political engagement with a distinguished academic career. Readers are taken from the rugged landscapes of his homeland to international adventures, following a narrative that masterfully intertwines personal growth with a life of purpose and exploration. The book captures the spirit of a man who consistently rode the turbulent waves of history and personal challenge. It’s a testament to a life lived with courage and intellectual vigor.

What sets this memoir apart is its compelling fusion of high-stakes adventure and profound intellectual pursuit, a rare combination that will deeply resonate with young adult readers seeking inspiration. The narrative demonstrates that a life of principle and a thirst for knowledge can coexist with a spirit of daring exploration. Teenagers on the cusp of their own journeys will find a powerful role model in its pages, leaving them with a lasting impression of how to navigate their own storms with resilience and conviction.

Themes

Ecologists

Subjects

Ecologists