“His true desire shines through.” - Publishers Weekly
“Top skater Christian Hosoi has been described as ‘a mix of Tony Hawk and Brian Welch.’ Now he tells of his journey, from being celebrated as the world’s best aerial skateboarder to succumbing drug addiction to finding redemption. From the ‘80s skateboarding scene to prison, parties and prayer, Hosoi reveals the testimony of this athlete-turned-pastor.” - Christian Retailing
“Christian was my biggest competition, and when he was on fire, he was unbeatable. I have great reverence for him. We had a blast. We were paving a path with no idea where it would lead.” - Tony Hawk
“Christian is responsible for transcending the underground skateboarding lifestyle into a mainstream sport. He is the sport’s first rock star.” - Danny Way
“Christian and I gained the whole world, then lost everything that makes life worth living, and found victory on the other side. Christian’s amazing story will help multitudes find their true identity.” - Brian "Head" Welch
“Only one thing soars higher than Christian skating vert and that’s his love and commitment to God. If you dare drop in on Hosoi’s life, you’re in for a gnarly ride!” - Stephen Baldwin
“Skateboarding is a monster nobody can control, but Christian was one of the few skaters that forever changed the way people skate. As skateboarding’s rock star in the ‘80’s, Christian was everywhere. It’s like we turned around and he was gone.” - Grant Brittain
“You don’t have to like skateboarding to like Hosoi. Brilliantly written with Chris Ahrens, Hosoi’s memoir does more than tell-all; he includes extended passages written by friends and more than 100 photos to show how he rose to the top of his sport and turned it into art. . . . This tell-all and fall from grace is different from all the others in its rad truthfulness mixed in the end with evangelical fervor.” - Publishers Weekly
“Somehow in all the autobiographical mix of self-deprecation and aggrandizement, his true desire shines through: “My hope and prayer is that you also meet the One and Only”.” - Publishers Weekly
“The man who invented the Christ-Air is telling his story in his new book Hosoi: My Life as a Skateboarder Junkie Inmate Pastor. Even if you’ve seen the documentary, Rising Son, the book is a must read. It offers lessons from specific stories and info from his riveting life.” - Mass Appeal
“...a tell-all biography documenting his rise to dominance, his subsequent incarceration, and recent return to the sport that made him a legend - all told by Hosoi himself.” - Hypebeast
“The man who invented the Christ-Air is telling his story in his new book. Even if you’ve seen the documentary, Rising Son, the book is a must read. It offers lessons from specific stories and info from his riveting life.” - Mass Appeal
“Christian Hosoi was…carving full sentences into the cement with his perfect runs. He was the one with the swagger to pull off women’s jeans, hair extensions, and the blasphemous nickname ‘Christ.’ Tricks are for kids. Hosoi was trying to see the sun.” - ESPN's Grantland
“Christian is one of the very few greats and one of the most important skateboarders in skate history.” - Stacy Peralta
“I’ve always said that Christian had the best style of skateboarding-ever. It’s amazing how similar our lives have been. It’s good to see him overcome everything that he has.” - Jay Adams
“Check out Christian Hosoi’s new book, as in go get it now!” - SkateBible Blog