The Johnny Chronicles

This book describes in startling detail various experiences that characterize Johnny's life which has to date been exhilarating, horrifying, amusing, amazing, provocative, and every once in a while dreadful. Suggest a firm emotional grip, ample wine, and a sponge to deal with the occasional tear. Good luck.

The Johnny Chronicles (a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence) describes Johnny's life in more or less chronological order. It starts on the beach when Johnny was three years old and ends in the doctor's office when Johnny was seventy-five. In between are fourty-nine chapter/vignettes which describe in detail (some might say horrific detail) things that happened to him and/or things that happened to others in Johnny's presence for which he may or may not be responsible. Some of these experiences are good, some are bad, and some are just plain ugly. However, it's a good read and a good lesson on how to live an amazing life. Johnny's advice to the reader is buy a board and start surfing – you will thank me.

"Johnny" was raised in Southern California and on his first big surf trip discovered Hawaii at seventeen. Somewhere along the line he managed to graduate from college and, to everyone's surprise, actually earned and MBA from USC. He immediately returned to Hawaii where he spent the rest of his life having fun. This book recounts various experiences during his journey. His wife thinks it should be renamed "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly."