Hosoi - My Life as a Skateboarder Junkie Inmate Pastor

A mix of Tony Hawk and Brian Welch comes together in skateboarding legend Christian Hosoi, who reveals everything about his rise, fall, and redemption, in this amazing tell-all—from being named the greatest skater of all time to bottoming out on drugs to finally finding redemption through God.

Fans of Slater Kelly’s Pipe Dreams and Brian Welch’s Save Me From Myself, and followers of Tony Alva, Jay Adams, and Steve Caballero, will be captivated by this extraordinary, star-studded story, a gripping read that ranges from the heart of the 1980s skateboarding scene to the inside of a prison, from Hollywood parties to intense prayer sessions.

Hosoi: My Life as a Skateboarder Junkie Inmate Pastor takes readers to the heart of one little-known world after another—and he portrays them in all their gore and glory for all the world to see.

How does one of the world’s greatest athletes go from global fame to a prison cell—and find hope in the last place he expected?

An Unfiltered Look at the 1980s Skate Scene: Go inside the legendary rivalry with Tony Hawk, where "Style vs. Tech" defined a generation of skaters at iconic spots like Marina Del Rey. A Raw Rise-and-Fall Narrative: Trace the dizzying path from a rock-star lifestyle of Hollywood parties and global fame to the grips of a devastating crystal meth addiction. A Powerful Story of Redemption: Discover the profound transformation of hitting rock bottom in a prison cell and finding a second chance, trading the title of ‘Junkie’ and ‘Inmate’ for ‘Pastor.’ More Than a Pro Skater Biography: Featuring candid stories about skateboarding pioneers like Jay Adams and Tony Alva, this tell-all is an essential piece of skateboarding history.