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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...

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

In seiner Autobiographie wirft Tony Hawk einen Blick hinter die Kulissen von Wettbewerben, Demos und Filmen und erzhlt auch von den weniger glamoursen Seiten des Skater-Lebens - von einem Auftritt im italienischen Fernsehen nur mit durchsichtigen Plastikshorts bekleidet bis zu einer Show in Brasilien, nach einer mehrtgigen Lebensmittelvergiftung.