Norman Ollestad crafts narratives that delve into profound human experiences and the spirit of adventure. His writing draws deeply from his own observations and engagement with the world. Readers will find his style captivating, pulling them directly into the heart of his stories.
Set against the picturesque French countryside, the narrative weaves a story filled with intrigue and suspense. The characters navigate complex relationships and hidden motives, revealing secrets that could alter their lives forever. As the plot unfolds, the serene landscape contrasts sharply with the tension and drama, creating a captivating atmosphere that draws readers into a world of mystery and unexpected twists.
The narrative explores the complex relationship between Norman Ollestad and his father, who introduced him to surfing and skiing from a young age. This intense upbringing fostered both admiration and resentment, shaping Ollestad into a fearless competitor. The skills he honed during these formative experiences ultimately play a crucial role in his survival during a life-threatening situation.
A riveting and moving memoir, written in crisp Hemingwayesque prose and set amid the wild, uninhibited surf culture of Malibu and Mexico in the late 1970s From the age of three, Norman Ollestad was thrust into the world of surfing and competitive downhill skiing by the intense, charismatic father he both idolized and resented. Yet it was these exhilarating tests of skill that ultimately saved his life when the chartered Cessna carrying them to a ski championship ceremony crashed 8,000 feet up in the California mountains, leaving his father and the pilot dead. The devastated eleven-year-old Ollestad had to descend the treacherous, icy mountain alone. Crazy for the Storm is a powerful and unforgettable true story that illuminates the complicated bond between an extraordinary father and his extraordinary son.
Jedná se o dobrodružný a psychologický příběh tehdy jedenáctiletého chlapce, který jako jediný přežil leteckou havárii. Kniha, která se hned po svém vydání setkala v USA s obrovským úspěchem, poutavě vypráví, jak autor přežil leteckou katastrofu, jak zpracovává smrt svého otce, který při ní zahynul a jaké následky to mělo pro jeho budoucí život. Kniha Normana Ollestada zaujala i filmovou společnost Warner Bros., která si na tento dobrodružný psychologický příběh koupila filmová práva.