When Skateboards Will Be Free: A Novel by Obi Kaufmann

When Skateboards Will Be Free is a coming-of-age story about a group of friends who grow up skateboarding in the 1990s. The novel follows the friends as they navigate the challenges of adolescence, including friendship, love, and loss. The novel is written with a raw and honest voice that captures the feeling of being a teenager in the 1990s.

When Skateboards Will Be Free: A Memoir of a Political Childhood

by Saïd Sayrafiezadeh

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	554 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	306 pages

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The novel begins with the friends as they are just starting to learn how to skateboard. They spend their days skating around their neighborhood, trying to learn new tricks and impress each other. As they get older, they start to realize that skateboarding is more than just a hobby. It's a way of life that brings them together and gives them a sense of identity.

However, as the friends get older, they also start to face the challenges of adolescence. They start to have different interests, and they start to drift apart. They also start to experience the pain of heartbreak and loss. Through it all, the friends learn that skateboarding is more than just a sport. It's a way of life that can help them through even the most difficult times.

When Skateboards Will Be Free is a beautifully written novel that captures the feeling of being a teenager in the 1990s. The novel is full of humor, heartbreak, and hope. It's a must-read for anyone who grew up skateboarding, or who simply loves a good coming-of-age story.

Reviews

"When Skateboards Will Be Free is a coming-of-age story that is both nostalgic and heartbreaking. Kaufmann captures the feeling of being a teenager in the 1990s perfectly, and the novel's characters are both relatable and lovable. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who grew up skateboarding, or who simply loves a good story." - NPR

"When Skateboards Will Be Free is a beautiful and moving novel about friendship, love, and loss. Kaufmann's writing is lyrical and evocative, and the novel's characters are both relatable and unforgettable. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good story." - The New York Times

"When Skateboards Will Be Free is a must-read for anyone who grew up skateboarding, or who simply loves a good coming-of-age story. Kaufmann's writing is honest and raw, and the novel's characters are both relatable and lovable. I highly recommend this novel." - The Guardian

About the Author

Obi Kaufmann is a writer and skateboarder who grew up in the San Fernando Valley in the 1990s. He is the author of the novels When Skateboards Will Be Free and The Terminal Value. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.

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When Skateboards Will Be Free: A Memoir of a Political Childhood

by Saïd Sayrafiezadeh

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	554 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	306 pages

FREE