Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Bustin' Down the Door by ISBN 13: 9780732256906. This is the life story of Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew, one of Australia's greatest surfers. The book also provides a record of the past 30 years of Australian . "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. Rabbit's best-selling biography was first published in 1996 and updated in 2002, chronicling his inspiring journey from street urchin to world champion. Growing up tough on the beaches and the pinball halls of the southern Gold coast of the '60s, Rabbit dreamed of a professional surfing tour before such a thing existed. Trading perfect barrels at Kirra with Michael Peterson and Peter Townend helped prepared him for a Hawaiian baptism of fire and a hair-raising ride on the fledgling pro tour once he'd help will it into existence. Rabbit's career defines the modern pro era, starting with almost nothing, surviving on his wits and rising to the top of the surfing world. "A distinctly Hunter S. Thomspon quality, with Bartholomew pin balling his way from one wild brawl to another drunken binge, always teetering on the edge of total disaster . He emerges as someone you'd definitely enjoy having lunch with because he is a born story teller who's been out there and amongst it with the best of them." Peter Fitzsimmons, the Sydney Morning Herald. "This is a tremendous book: warm, honest inspirational and fun." Mike Coleman, Sunday Telegraph. "No triumph-over-adversity cliches or mind-numbing statistical blasts here. A sports read offering a legitimate story untouched by agents or PR flunkies . a fine book." Steve Rielly, The Age. About the Author : Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew is one of Australia's most popular and recognizeable athletes. A former world professional surfing champion and now the director of the Association of Surfing Professionals Assn. Bustin' Down the Door. This is the life story of Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew, one of Australia's greatest surfers. The book also provides a record of the past 30 years of Australian surfing. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. WAYNE 'RABBIT' BARTHOLOMEW was the 1978 World Professional Surfing Champion and is currently the CEO of ASP International. Rabbit and his peers pioneered the professional surfing circuit, travelling the world on the proverbial shoestring to a handful of scattered events until a unified World Tour was formed in 1977. Rabbit was rated in the top 5 in the world for eight consecutive seasons and distinguished himself with his cavalier approach to the big waves of Hawaii and his fierce competitive nature. Today, Rabbit lives in an apartment overlooking his beloved Kirra Point and can be found getting his share of set waves on any good day. TIM BAKER is a former editor of 'Tracks' and 'Surfing Life' magazines, and has contributed to 'Surfing Life', 'Deep' and 'US Surfing' magazine. He has also written for 'Rolling Stone', 'Playboy', 'Penthouse' and 'Inside Sport'. He lives in Currumbin, Queensland, and enjoys surfing, travel, reading, cooking, eating and playing guitar. Bustin' Down the Door. From street urchin to world surfing champion to boardroom heavyweight, this edition of the bestselling cult classic captures all the intrigue and adventure of Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew's remarkable personal journey. World Champion in 1978, World Masters Champion in 1999, and CEO/President of the Association of Surfing Professionals for ten years, Rabbit's charisma, flamboyance and warrior spirit have helped define surfing over three decades. In 2009, he was honoured for his contribution to surfing, being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. BUStIN' DOWN tHE DOOR is a story of unfaltering self-belief, of immense hardship and struggle, and of hilariously wild times, as Rabbit sets off from Australia's Gold Coast, under his arm, to conquer the surfing world. From spartan days of living on rice and oats while tackling the huge waves of Hawaii, to a glorious rollercoaster ride of parties, fast cars and perfect waves, Rabbit recalls outrageous adventures shared with surfing's most famous figures - including Nat Young, Michael Peterson, , tom Carroll and . Bustin' Down the Door. Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew was the 1978 World Professional Surfing Champion and is currently the CEO of ASP International. Rabbit and his peers pioneered the professional surfing circuit, travelling the world on the proverbial shoestring to a handful of scattered events until a unified World Tour was formed in 1977. Rabbit was rated in the top 5 in the world for eight consecutive seasons and distinguished himself with his cavalier approach to the big waves of Hawaii and his fierce competitive nature. Tim Baker is a former editor of Tracks and Surfing Life magazines. Tim is co-author of Bustin' Down the Door (with Rabbit Bartholomew) and holds a Bachelor of Journalism from RMIT. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, The Sydney Morning Herald, Inside Sport and GQ, amongst others. His previous book was Waves: Great Stories from the Surf. show more. Bustin' Down the Door. Narrated by Edward Norton. This ground breaking action-packed documentary takes you back to the winter of 1975 in Hawaii —a dramatic moment in history when a group of young South African and Australian surfers sacrificed everything. They put it all on the line to create a sport, a culture, and an industry that is today worth billions of dollars and has captured the imagination of the world. A powerhouse film, the spell-binding action footage and fascinating subjects make 'Bustin' Down the Door' a surfing classic. Rent $3.99 Buy $4.99. Narrated by Edward Norton. This ground breaking action-packed documentary takes you back to the winter of 1975 in Hawaii —a dramatic moment in history when a group of young South African and Australian surfers sacrificed everything. They put it all on the line to create a sport, a culture, and an industry that is today worth billions of dollars and has captured the imagination of the world. A powerhouse film, the spell-binding action footage and fascinating subjects make 'Bustin' Down the Door' a surfing classic.