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"The Catholic-school-boy son of a Cuban American cocaine wholesaler in Newark, New Jersey. Motherless. The ex-football captain, young Karate black belt who saw through the façade of the American Dream. A Generation X college grad who'd rather surf, pursue a sense of personal, spiritual and artistic freedom then commit to a 9 a.m.- to 5 p.m. reality... a fool. A fool to pursue literature. A fool to realize too late that one can neither eat nor sleep comfortably under a roof of ideals. Loading trucks. Roofing. Two-bit journalism for the Hearst organization with a side of outdoor cannabis cultivation. ... cage fighting as a viable alternative? No. Once the Paris Hilton ""That's hot"" consciousness completely engulfed the mindset of desirable New York female forms ... once war and corruption was no longer something to fear but enjoy as entertainment on CNN ... a strategic retreat to Puerto Rico. Third-world living. Big wave surfing. A front-row seat to new madness. A clearer perspective."

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9781736723791

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"""A great read with a uniquely irreverent flourish. Reminiscent of novels like ""On the Road"" and ""Even Cowgirls Get The Blues"". Any Kerouac and/or Tom Robbins fan will enjoy the ride on this journey of a man's quest for meaning while grappling with the trials and tribulations of an all too common existence. I highly recommend this quick and easy read packed with more substance and thought-provoking themes typically encountered in novels of this sort..."" -- Chris, Amazon ""This book is excellent!!! Very smart and funny with compelling accounts of one man's life. Ray doesn't tip toe around anyone's thoughts or feelings which is a breath of fresh air in the current climate. The only complaint I have is that he has no other books out for me to read. I'm definitely going to keep my eyes open for future works."" -- Kindle Review"

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Recovering big wave surfer who occasionally relapses. Father. Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jui-Jitsu Black Belt. Student of Internal Martial Arts master David Bong Chan. Isshin-Ryu Karate Black Belt. Fly fisherman.

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