The Spirit of Icarus Book Reviews

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The Spirit of Icarus. What a great read full of adventures told truly in “The Spirit of Icarus” so well written and humorous at times I was literally LOL while reading! Being of a similar mindset as the author and having some of the same interests (although not quite to his level of extreme) I could very much relate to the experiences and thoroughly enjoyed the book!

The Spirit of Icarus. Very enjoyable and entertaining book I could not wait to finish it once I started reading. The author describes all his extreme adventures in very dramatic details that make you feel that you are there with him experiencing the same fears and consequences of his actions. There are many great quotes that inspire the adventure seeker in all of us. Very inspiring to see someone getting to live such a rich and fullfiling life in every sense of the word. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful life story.

The Spirit of Icarus. Only knowing John Crews through skiing, it was really fun to read stories of all his crazy adventures in skiing as well as in many other sports. Luckily he is such a talented athlete that he has survived to tell his life story. I highly recommend this book.

THE SPIRIT OF ICARUS. This book is a home run with the bases loaded. If you love to ski, surf or any other high adventure sport, this book is for you. Filled with wonderful ski and surfing episodes from all over the world. It includes much about the history of skiing along with exciting stories about many of the great historical skiers of all time. It’s a winner!

Time to Strap on Wings & Fly!. I’m a "dip my big toe in the water" before I try new things kind of person, and this book is the TOTAL opposite of that outlook on life, yet I found myself completely immersed and on the edge of my seat cheering for this guy as I read his stories; and all the other Icarus Spirits he met along the way. You don’t have to be a participant in any of these sports to fully appreciate the excitement, craziness, humor and stubbornness (we all possess). I love good stories and I love to be educated along the way. The author colorfully shares his and other's stories, yet educates us; whether it be geography, sport history, or a little technique to peak our interest. The abundant photos add wonderful visuals to each story and it was so cool to tap on them to get a full screen view. HIs writing feels like he is in the room with you telling you his tales “live”. I have already started rereading it again and I rarely ever do that after I finish a book, but this read is so much fun! It is like watching a really good movie and you want to watch it again to pick up details you may have missed the first time around. Makes me want to strap on some Icarus wings and go for it!

Inspiring Book. I highly recommend this book- especially if you have even dabbled in any of the sports the author has used to stretch his icarus wings to experience. Skiing, windsurfing, surfing to name just the most prominent ones. The insight into the early days of freestyle skiing competition alone make the book worth reading. Then you add the many stories that complete the picture of an athlete who reaches the top of each discipline he applies himself to and you have a book that inspires you to be better at whatever passion you have. It isn’t just the stories that inspire, there are many phiIosophy lessons imparted throughout, often expressed through quotes from those who inspired the author. It's quickly apparent that these vivid stories aren’t about ego-driven bravado but a very personal account of one man’s journey, mistakes and all, to live a life he could never look back on and say he hadn’t lived it to his fullest. It may sound trite to say it inspires you to do the same but it would be hard to finish this without taking a deep look at how you approach the way you live out each day of your life. I'm very glad I read it.

A Thrilling Ride with the Master Teacher. Not only is this an exhilarating ride with one of the longtime preeminent ski and windsurf instructors in the United States, but it gives an inside history and evolution of skiing and windsurfing over the past 40+ years. Strap on your wings as you fly close to the sun with Master Teacher, John Crews. And what a ride it is!

The Spirit of Icarus. Are you an Icarus or do you have one in your life? This is the book for you! John’s adventures leave you holding your breath…waiting and hoping he’ll succeed! The history he divulges about skiing, surfing, and kite boarding make his escapades even more amazing! A persistent researcher, grounded in the practice of Yi Jin Jing, John continues to seek the perfect turn, be one with the molecules of nature’s waves and share his expertise. He opens new worlds, expands one’s horizons and generates happiness! A MUST READ!

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