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Pauline Menczer is a world surfing champion - the only one from iconic Bondi Beach - and has become an outspoken advocate of women in sport, petitioning for them to receive parity with their male counterparts. Her mission is to share her whole story and inspire those who are dealing with or who have dealt with autoimmune diseases, sexism, misogyny and homophobia in their lives. Luke Benedictus is a freelance journalist, experienced ghostwriter and former editor of Men's Health Magazine, as well as various other publications.
'The ultimate bad ass Aussie battler - one of the greatest underdog stories in surfing history.' - Stephanie Gilmore, eight-time world champion 'Pauline overcomes every obstacle life throws at her. An inspiring tale of true grit and talent, that makes you want to turn the page and paddle out.' - Luke Kennedy, Tracks Magazine 'You will be amazed at how Pauline Menczer, this little freckly pocket-rocket from the streets of Bondi, flips the script on the expected narrative of her life. Her secret lies in her ability to see things from an angle others can't. In that way, not just for her world title, she acts as an inspiration for us all.' - Chris Neulis, director of Girls Can't Surf 'A forgotten Australian sporting legend is finally getting the attention she deserves. The kind of adversity that Pauline Menczer faced in her surfing career would smash most of us like a monster set at Pipeline. A trailblazer, world champion and all round inspiration.' - Garry Maddox, The Sydney Morning Herald 'Freckly, feisty and female, Pauline didn't fit any surfing stereotype... which made her the perfect person to flip surfing on its head.' - Sean Doherty, Surfing World Magazine 'Pauline is an unsung hero in so many ways. While many in the surf world know about her being a world champion, not many know the quiet struggles she endured while chasing her dreams, suffering silently with autoimmune disease. I spent years on tour with Pauline without having a clue. She always kept her head up and was stoic in her determination to be the world's best ... but she had to be even better than that to accomplish what she did in the face of those challenges.' - Kelly Slater, eleven-time world champion '[Pauline] emerges as a thoroughly decent human being whose company it is a pleasure to keep right to the final page'. - The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald
