But in return,Heller's surfing adventure helped him learn a valuable lesson about catching the perfect wave in life.

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Author Peter Heller says he hopes the lessons he learned from surfing, and shares in his book,"Kook,"

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So,I said,'Sure.'" The Denver resident bought a board and wetsuit, and embarked on a surfing journey from Southern California down the coast of Mexico.

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But Heller says being that kook allowed him to learn about surfing and the ocean.

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Heller's surfing adventure took him to the other side of the Pacific Ocean, where he became more aware of some serious environmental issues threatening the world's oceans.

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Are you surfing? - Definitely not.- Thanks.

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