Title of the Book: Barbarian Days A Surfing Life
Author: William Finnegan
Number of Pages:447
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Review:
Ever wonder what it feels like to be walking the line of death and looking it in the eyes and saying not today? That’s what the book Barbarian Days is like. William brings you along on the journey of finding the best wave. Willam and his friend Bryan decided they wanted to travel the world and surf, and that is exactly what they did.  Throughout the book, William finds himself in very dangerous situations in the water. There are many times that you’re not sure if he will make it out alive. Although he always does. This book talks about different lifestyles and cultures and it tells the perfect story of a boy growing up. 
This book is very special and should be read by others because of Mr. Finnegan's way of expressing his emotions in words on the page.  It's like you’re there on a surfboard next to him. This is one of those books that you just can't put down. Every page there is a new exciting bit that you just have to read more of.   Before reading this book I never really thought about surfing, ever. Now I have major respect for the people that go out and catch the waves. 
I recommend this book to young adults trying to figure out what path in life they want to take.  This book tells the story of a boy who was smart and had a bright future but he was also talented and knew how to surf and he did it well too.  He had to choose to go to college or take that big adventure around the world. This book proves that your life is long but you have to treat it like it's short.  Do everything you want to do because who knows you might be able to write a book about it one day.