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"Most people know Brian ""Wookie"" Fleming as a professional snowboarder and longtime Vail Valley local who created the most notorious invite-only snowboard event in Colorado history. But there is much more to his story. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in San Diego, he picked up skateboarding and surfing as a child, but didn't strap into a snowboard until he was a teenager. His passion for the sport led him to Arizona where he attended college and became a professional snowboarder. In an effort to find more terrain and bigger opportunities in the industry, he relocated to Colorado and became Wookie. Following a career-ending injury, after which he was told he would never walk again, Wookie endured severe physical, mental, and emotional lows that changed the trajectory of his life. Exemplifying his strength and determination, he pushed through to make it back on his feet and back on a board. By illuminating how the life-altering circumstances of one professional athlete were met with heart and humor, this biography provides a comprehensive look into snowboard culture through the eyes of a local legend and his community. It also explores how becoming a father is the ultimate achievement. Filled with four decades of photography, anecdotes, and inspiration, Wookie Is Not His Real Name is an uplifting lesson in life for readers everywhere."

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"""Clever, bold, and creative, with a touch of wit - just like Wookie."" -Blotto ""I want you to think of the best, most exciting story you have from your life. Got it? Is it a good one? Well, that story is a Tuesday for Wookie. From AZP to Log Masters, Lieff chronicles all of his adventures, in the words of those who know him best. No stone is left unturned, and the full picture is carefully crafted. You think you know Wookie? Not until you have read this enthralling book."" -Marshall Spooner ""A poignant glimpse into the life of a fierce athlete, advocate of sport, friend, and family man in a triumphant story of resilience.""-Dr. Jamie Shapiro ""Lumber stunts, green jackets, and what it takes to grind your way back to life! An insightful look into the Wook!"" -Jason ""J1"" Gerardi"

Clever, bold, and creative, with a touch of wit - just like Wookie. -Blotto I want you to think of the best, most exciting story you have from your life. Got it? Is it a good one? Well, that story is a Tuesday for Wookie. From AZP to Log Masters, Lieff chronicles all of his adventures, in the words of those who know him best. No stone is left unturned, and the full picture is carefully crafted. You think you know Wookie? Not until you have read this enthralling book. -Marshall Spooner A poignant glimpse into the life of a fierce athlete, advocate of sport, friend, and family man in a triumphant story of resilience. -Dr. Jamie Shapiro Lumber stunts, green jackets, and what it takes to grind your way back to life! An insightful look into the Wook! -Jason J1 Gerardi

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Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Laura Lieff grew up in the music business. Her family founded and operated a chain of record stores in Florida for 50 years and music has always been a significant part of her life. Laura moved to Colorado in 2002 to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she earned her BA in English. While at CU, she wrote for two newspapers, a publicity company, and a band booking agency. At the age of 23, Laura became a professional writer when she moved to Denver and began working as a reporter for the Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle. Over the years she was promoted to Content Editor and then to Executive Editor. After seven years, she resigned from the Chronicle and moved to the Vail Valley where she runs her own business, Lieff Ink, which offers freelance writing, editing, and PR for a variety of people and companies. In addition to working diligently for her Lieff Ink clients, Laura is a writing tutor and substitute teacher at Colorado Mountain College. She also substitute teaches and is a College Essay Consultant at Vail Mountain School. On Friday nights, she hosts a radio show called Bite the Bullet on 107.9 Radio Free Minturn.

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