Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life is a memoir that traces the author’s lifelong passion for surfing. It explores his personal journey from a young boy in California to an adult surfer travelling the world in search of perfect waves. Finnegan intertwines the physical challenges and thrills of surfing with deeper reflections on identity, adventure, and the spiritual connection to the ocean. The book is a rich, reflective account of how surfing has shaped his life and worldview, blending adventure with literary insight. It’s a captivating exploration of the surf culture and a poignant meditation on the passage of time.