Land on Both Feet: Grind Through Life with a Skateboarders Mindset
By (Author) Brett Sorem
College Board,The,U.S.
College Board,The,U.S.
12th August 2025
United States
General
Non Fiction
Advice on careers and achieving success
Memoirs
Paperback
156
Width 127mm, Height 203mm
148g
A witty and nostalgic memoir that explores the hard lessons Brett Sorem learned from skateboarding and how they shaped his approach to life.
Land On Both Feet is a humorous and reflective memoir by Brett Sorem, blending skateboarding culture with practical life wisdom. Set against the backdrop of the mid '90s renegade skate scene, the book follows Bretts journey from aspiring professional skateboarder to a grounded adult, exploring the invaluable insight learned along the way. Brett's eleven lessonsranging from the importance of embracing failure to the art of persistencedemonstrate how the challenges and triumphs of skateboarding mirror the complexities of life. Whether its learning when to stop and appreciate the moment or how to keep pushing forward after setbacks, this book is a testament to the power of resilience and self-discovery. Crafted for core skateboarders, enthusiasts and anyone looking for a fresh perspective on personal growth, Land On Both Feet is a nostalgic, witty, and inspiring read.
Bretts journey has taken him from carving the streets of San Diego to skitching cabs in New York City, making nearly every major metropolitan area his home at one point or another. Through it all, one thing remained constant: his skateboard was always by his side. By the age of 20, he was sponsored by big names like Billabong, Oakley, and Savier Shoes, but he faced a life-defining choicecontinue his education or pursue his skateboarding dream full-time.