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La joie du surf présente toutes les qualités des meilleurs textes de non-fiction ou de journalisme littéraire. L’alliance de la poésie et de la précision technique est particulièrement intéressante, notamment lorsque London pose cette jolie question : "Qu’est-ce qu’une vague ?". Si la "maîtrise de la matière" est cruciale dans la pratique de ce sport, London affirme que le secret du surf repose en réalité moins sur la force et la domination des vagues que sur une absence de résistance à leur déferlement, c’est-à-dire une forme de souplesse, d’abandon et d’humilité.

Most people associate storms and other big weather with death - with the kind of force that makes each of us wonder about life, time, and the nature of our surroundings. Some people go out looking for bad weather or go to places where they're likely to encounter it. Others have the misfortune of being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Still, the stories in Storm have more to say than that.

You can succeed in life despite any obstacles. Let's take a look at the life of the great writer and adventurer Jack London. By learning how Jack overcame all adversity and became a great success, we can apply his philosophy and principals and take action to create a life of joy, wealth, love, and adventure. This is a very brief biography, although many facts of Jack London's life are noted. However, this is more of a guidebook to lead an exciting and fulfilling life.

This is a new edition of Jack London's classic chapter on surfing entitled "The Royal Sport", first published in his famous book called The Cruise of the Snark.