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Surf Like a Woman

By: Luke Benedictus, Pauline Menczer
Narrated by: Eva Seymour
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In the 80s and 90s, surf culture was toxic, especially towards women. But Pauline Menczer - a dirt-poor, chronically ill, freckle-faced teen from Bondi - defied insults and intimidation to ride the waves. The reason: she simply loved to surf.

But when Pauline's determination propelled her onto the pro circuit, her battle for acceptance and equality didn't end there. The endemic sexism of the industry meant prize money for women was a pittance, while sponsors ignored her because she was a lesbian and didn't have the beach babe look.

Despite these challenges, Pauline became the 1993 World Champion and played a key role in bringing greater equality to the sport. This is the inspirational story of a true underdog battler, whose fearlessness and grit broke down the door of surfing's boys' club for the next generation of women.

©2024 Pauline Menczer (P)2024 W. F. Howes ltd. Sports
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I have never related to a book; so much in my entire life. This woman is an incredible human. Listening to her story shows true grit and determination. It should be a be in schools for courage, diversity, inclusion and grit

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Absolutely loved this book. It's funny, sad at times, heroic and inspiring. Narrator was brilliant and the book covers so many difficult topics and moments of Pauline's life with lightness, insight and love. Truly a masterpiece.

Incredible. I never wanted it to end

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If you like your surf history, this is an epic book for you. Full of great stories, it made me laugh out loud and cry in sympathy. Fantastic book. Can’t recommend it enough!

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