A rising star at 16, third in the world at 17, winner of the\nPipeline Masters at 19 – Mark Occhilupo looked set to sweep all\nbefore him with his spontaneous, irresistible brand of surfing. But\na descent into drug abuse and depression snuffed out his flame\nprematurely and he quit the pro tour at 22. Ten years later he made\na comeback, winning the world title. Now, for the first time, Occy\ntells the remarkable story of his spectacular rise, terrifying fall\nand miraculous rebirth.

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