Everyone has those stories they remember from their teen years. The ones that you gather around during the holidays or at a class reunion and wonder how in the world you didn’t get arrested, injured, or even killed. You remember your crazy hijinks and the fluttery feeling of falling in love. This book takes you on a trip of times past and of friendships forged. Take a walk on the wild side as the story opens with Pineapple Sam and his friends. The laughter flows from the first splash of water, to the less than slick getaway, and beyond. Pineapple Sam reveals the secrets behind the sacred art of island martial arts called Kajukenbo. The seriousness of teen life is mixed with a bit of comedy when it comes to romance. Anyone who did their share of mischievous things or fell in love while they were a teenager will be able to relate to Pineapple Sam’s adventures. This story reads like you just sat down to talk to an old friend. Sam is completely candid about his feelings while going through the usual teenage problems.