Eddie Would Go: The Story of Eddie Aikau, Hawaiian Hero and Pioneer of Big Wave Surfing Paperback – February 7, 2004

It is clear that the author interviewed a lot of Eddie's friends and family for this book and people were generous in sharing their recollections. What emerges is a really holistic view of one of surfing's greatest heroes. For those who want to explore and understand the legacy of an icon and see surf culture at its best, this is a good read.

Excellent! Extremely well written and not just about Eddie and the rest of the Aikau family. Great history of Hawaiian culture and Ohana (family) & early big wave surfing pioneers. Highly recommended and I'm giving this book to my surfing pals as birthday presents. When you are reading this book, it feels like you are watching a video. Most of all, the book makes you feel like you know and have the utmost respect for Eddie. I went out and bought "Eddie Would Go" and especially "Eddie Went" decals for my truck. Says it all!

If you are connected to Hawaii and its culture, you'll love this true and amazing story. I purchased it for gifts for both my son and my husband. We all loved it.

Although dressed as a dramatic tale of a young heroic Hawaiin surfer's life and death , this is so much more...I didn't realise that Hawaiian waterman, Eddie Aikau, through the life he lived, encapsulated the typical Hawaiian's lifestyle. I discovered surfing as a distraction, that developed into a life-long passion, however Hawaiians are born into that life and no wonder they love the life they live..Ask any Haole (non Hawaiin) surfer about surfing and he/she will express the almost addictive nature of surfing...

Read the book after watching The Eddie Surf Contest on the North Shore of Oahu. Very interesting and engaging book. Highly recommend it for anyone to enjoy a great read and learn more about Hawaiian history and culture.

thru surfing i heard so muvh about this guy over a decade ago finally reading about him at 50

The story of Eddie Aikau, the Hawaiian surfing hero is a legend that must be told. And nobody could research and bring Eddie back to life better than Stuart Coleman. For anyone who loves Hawaiian history, surfing, sailing, the sea or just a good story about heroism, Eddie Would Go is a real page turner. As I was reading the book, I really felt like I got to know Eddie and his family and it brought me back to the time when surfing was just becoming known as a sport and the vision of voyaging on the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule'a was just born. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read this book on a recent sailing trip and read a chapter in the exact spot in the ocean near Molokai where Eddie gave his life to save his crewmates. I highly recommend Stuart Coleman's telling of the story of Eddie Would Go.

Lifetime of one of the original watermen on the North Shore.

Everyone should aware of the beatiful story, life and legacy of Eddie Aikau

Excellent non fiction book. Real insights on the good old times of Hawiian people, and history of surfing in Hawaii.Hans R.

excellent read, eddie really is a legend

Le livre d'une legende...format sympa et excellente qualité, je recommande à fond pour les passionnés de culture surf... qui parlent anglais biensur !

Just get it! Fantastic read