Sometimes life’s waves knock you down; other times, life might seem to sweep you along powerless. But the choice is always yours to swim back up to the light. Legendary world champion surfer Shaun Tomson and international bestselling poet-philosopher Noah benShea join forces to offer you insight on a path of purpose, hope, and faith. This timely guidebook alternates between Tomson’s inspiring experiential essays and benShea’s spiritual commentary that lift the soul, all accented with stunning full-color surfing photographs.
After losing his son, Tomson walked the bitter road of loss and crossed from darkness into the light. The Surfer and the Sage addresses the eighteen relentless, breaking waves of life, from loss and aging to relationships and depression, and guides you to transformation. It is not a list of rules to follow that guarantee success, health, or wealth, but rather a collection of advice from two guides who have traveled far and wide and suffered deeply, but still look forward to tomorrow with faith and hope.
“Some great insights into riding the waves of life. If you surf, read this book. If you don’t surf, read this book."
—Carissa Moore, surfing Olympic gold medallist and five-time world champion
Praise for Noah benShea:
"The insights in Noah benShea's work will benefit and transform all who read it."
-Deepak Chopra, international best-selling author and physician
"Noah benShea is a wise and compassionate man. His writings have touched me deeply. I highly recommend his work!"
-Jack Canfield, best-selling author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series
"Noah benShea is a national treasure!"
-US Representative (CA) Lois Capps
"It's a very nice thing to have an old friend who is full of wit and wisdom. For me, that friend is Noah benShea."
-Sandy Koufax, Baseball Hall of Fame
"Noah benShea is the Compass because he has, with wit, compassion, and humor, helped so many of us to find our way."
-Larry King, CNN
"Noah benShea has elevated the human spirit to great heights with his wisdom."
-Howard Schultz, executive chairman, Starbucks
"I am proud to have Noah benShea in my life. He is a spiritual, inspirational, and insightful man. Everyone needs a friend like Noah."
-Herbert Simon, chairman emeritus, Simon Property Group, Inc., owner of the Indiana Pacers, and chairman, Kirkus Reviews
"Noah benShea is a welcome source of compassion and humble wisdom."
-Bob Costas, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster
