The Johnny Chronicles (a factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence) describes Johnny's life in more or less chronological order. It starts on the beach when Johnny was three years old and ends in the doctor's office when Johnny was seventy-five. In between are fourty-nine chapter/vignettes which describe in detail (some might say horrific detail) things that happened to him and/or things that happened to others in Johnny's presence for which he may or may not be responsible. Some of these experiences are good, some are bad, and some are just plain ugly. However, it's a good read and a good lesson on how to live an amazing life. Johnny's advice to the reader is buy a board and start surfing you will thank me.