Crazy for the Storm

Crazy for the Storm
by: Norman Ollestad

Ok, this book I got for FREE in the mail! Very exciting. I signed up for a book give away, and apparently I was selected. I had to read it and give my opinion, which I did happily.

It's a memoir, which I think means, this is how Norman remembers these things, not all certain fact. Norman is 11. His father has taught him how to play hockey, ski, surf. His father was a big force in his life to over come your fears, push through, keep trying. Sometimes to the frustration to Norman, well a lot of times his frustration. His parents divorced when he was 3; but his father was always there, always loved him. Norman won a skiing competition in Big Bear. The trophies would be given out the next day. They drove home (Topanga Canyon) only to fly back the next day for the trophy ceremony. The dad chartered a small plane. There was the dad, his girlfriend, Norman and the pilot. They flew right into the mountain, killed his father and pilot on impact. The girlfriend died later on the mountain. Obviously Norman makes it down the mountain; he wrote the book.

I enjoyed reading about his life. He is only a few years younger than me; lived within 100 miles of me, yet he lived a totally different life than I did. His father loved him and showed it, but was also hard on him.

I would recommend it. I would also tell the author to take out the few swear words he chose to put in the book. I do think that is how he spoke, but it is not ok.