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Sam George has spent over 40 years chronicling surfing as a writer, editor, and documentary filmmaker, and his efforts have long since established him as a legendary figure in the surfing world. His work, including the Emmy-winning documentary "Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau," has solidified his reputation as one of the world's leading voices in surfing.

In "Child of Storms: A Surfing Memoir In Progress," Sam George, one of surfing's most esteemed storytellers, offers an intimate look at his remarkable life spent chasing waves around the globe. From his first wave in Waikiki to the latest in Malibu, George's adventures span continents and decades, intertwining humorous escapades with moments of profound reflection. Whether navigating treacherous breaks in Africa, surfing with Hollywood icons, or dodging danger in Rio, George's tales capture the essence of a life lived on the edge, always in rhythm with the ocean.

As a longtime feature writer and former editor-in-chief at SURFER Magazine, Sam George, 67 and residing on Whidbey Island, Washington, has been documenting the surfing life for over 40 years and is today acknowledged as one of the sport's leading authorities. Along with his magazine work Sam has written and/or directed a number of acclaimed surfing documentaries, including his 2014 documentary Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau, screened as the premier episode of ESPN's prestigious "30 for 30" documentary series, winning Sam a 2014 Emmy Award as director. Sam has also written and edited more than half a dozen books on the subject of surfing, including Surfing: A Way of Life (1992), Surfing (1994), The Perfect Day: 40 Years of SURFER Magazine (2001 Surf Life (2003). SURFER 50 (2010) and The Big Juice (2011).