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By Doug BrownHow did I get here? From being a kid on
a skateboard, doing it for the love of the sport,
to being a man with paying sponsors, to the Dew
Tour, to becoming a motivational speaker and
author. My life a whirlwind of plane rides,
hotels, contests, my love life, good times, bad
times, lots of money, no money. How were these
things cultivated from nothing more than luck, a
wooden board, and four spinning wheels? That
question would unveil itself slowly as I looked
inward to examine my life to this point: from the
tragic loss of my mother—which was an
unbelievable low—to this proud moment of
being in the spotlight. From my experiences as a
child actor that morphed to my time in a band and
ultimately led to my discovery of skateboarding;
all these elements that seemed unrelated, but
blended together and became the critical
experiences that made up my life, my career, my
nucleus.
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"Inspirational and
exciting, Bliss of the Unwind is
a magnificent story of Doug Brown's life.
He shows us that we can achieve by
believing in ourselves, working hard, and
by always looking for our pearl in the
shell. Not only do we learn the details
of how he reached and continues to reach
his achievements, but we learn how he
chooses daily to give back to society. He
uses his many talents to inspire others
to find and use their own talents. Bliss
is fun to read for any 80's child, with
references from music, movies and TV
shows from the times. It's a "feel
good" story that also teaches about
strength, determination, tolerance and
diversity. Highly recommended, five
stars!!"
- Laura Finn
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  Chances are
you've seen Doug Brown on NBC's Good Co.Today
show, at the Gravity Games, AST Dew Tour, Vans
Warped Tour, or even on a stick of X-Air
Deodorant, but that's just the tip of the
iceberg. Doug is a motivational speaker,
published author of Beyond the Board, Looking
Glass Self and his new book, Bliss of
the Unwind. Brown is founder of his highly
acclaimed Skate Straight Program. From
touring arenas with the band The Newsboys
to visiting patients in hospitals as an all star
member of Athletes for Hope, Doug has proven to
be more than just a pro athlete. Hidden behind
his contagious smile and charisma is a wide range
of talents and a strong sense of determination.
Doug's love for the world of skateboarding began
in 1986 after seeing Back to the Future for the
first time. While the skateboarding trend has
waxed and waned in popularity, Doug's commitment
to the sport remained constant. Doug’s
professional skating career began by chance at
the 2002 Gravity Games, when he caught the eye of
his first paying sponsors. He quickly realized
his hobby became his living after a whirlwind of
extensive traveling, industry events, demos,
contests, and personal appearances. While he
maintains a strong commitment to his career Brown
has shifted his primary focus and energies
towards his Skate Straight foundation entering
schools, libraries, detention centers and being a
keynote speaker for conferences. Brown
wholeheartedly believes in positive change and
the importance of hope and optimism. Notable
causes and philanthropy include involvement with
Athletes For Hope, Boys & Girls Clubs of
America, American Red Cross, St.Baldrick's
Foundation, SADD, and his own Skate Straight
Foundation. Television appearances on NBC's Good
Co.Today Show, Much Music Television, 54321, Fuel
TV, ABC Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports, Planet X,
Xcorps TV, and Sports Talk.
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*Buy Bliss of the Unwind,
Looking Glass Self,
and Beyond the Board
at the special discounted price.
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