BOOKS
by Mike Mulkey
Surfing in Heaven
Surfing in Heaven. An outrageous thought… Or is it?
Surfing in Heaven chronicles a significant portion of Mike’s life as a surfer in California, spanning from the 1960s to late 2024. The story unfolds through eight distinct “waves,” each capturing a key theme that brought Mike closer to the dream of riding perfect waves in Heaven.
Strong ratings on Amazon (4.9) and Goodreads (4.92), with readers praising its unique blend of memoir, faith, and inspiration (testimonials below).
In the vibrant surf culture of Southern California during the 1960s, Mike’s life was molded by the waves and his father, a pioneering Malibu surfer who was one of the lucky few to return home from WWII. Raised amidst the unique surfing community of the San Onofre surf scene, Mike’s childhood was an endless pursuit of the perfect wave.
The surfing culture Mike grew up with soon clashed with his adult career when he relocated to Silicon Valley in 1990 to become a cog in the technological revolution that birthed the World Wide Web. The opportunities were endless, but so was the work! In “Surfing in Heaven,” we discover how Mike struggled to balance a high-pressure career with family life and his newfound Christian faith.
Then, at 62 years old, his world turned upside down. Navigating the cold waters of Northern California and the fast pace of the tech world, Mike’s perspective on life and surfing was forever transformed by the promise of Heaven. “Surfing in Heaven” is a story of hope, faith, and perseverance, offering inspiration to those who dream of surfing perfect waves, both in this life and beyond.
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Testimonials
r”This book is full of heart and soul. Mike helps you believe that Surfing in Heaven is not such an outrageous idea.”
—GoodReads review—
“Surfing in Heaven” is a heart warming yarn. I highly recommend for you all to read it.”
—Goodreads review—
“This is a good read. There are many life lessons to cull from this book. Mike reveals how we can attain peace here on earth now and a hope for the future. Check it out.”
—Goodreads review—
“A great read for anyone looking for inspiration with a unique twist.”
—Amazon review—
❝ Do yourself a favor and read this book. Mike’s story is all our stories: the never-ending search to discover what really matters most in life, what God has to do with any of it, and where it’s all headed in the long run. —Amazon review—
❝ The stories are vivid and engaging. —Goodreads review—
❝ Mike is a great storyteller, and his enthusiasm is contagious! —Goodreads review—
❝ Highly recommended to anyone seeking to delve into life’s ultimate purpose and the wonders of eternity. —Amazon review—
❝ Mike’s book could have not been more enjoyable for me! Definitely going to share it! —Amazon review—
❝ This book is very well written. —Amazon review—
❝ Extremely well referenced and thoughtfully written. —Amazon review—
❝ It’s a great read, particularly for us boomers. —Amazon review—
❝ Surfing in Heaven is totally gnarly! But in all seriousness, this book is a great read. —Amazon review—
❝ Read this book. —Amazon review—
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