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Summary: The Caretaker of the Game Recalls His Life
Review: This is fine book about a man with deep principles that have continued to deepen and nourish his life. What a life! From golfing legend to aviator to business entrepeneur to course designer to philantropist to family man to cancer recoverer et al.One of the true heroes of our time. Growing up with this guy, we baby boomers need one like this to exude what it truly is about -- not the titles or record or such, but how one played the game and treated others. Such neat memories from AP's life: earning nickels hitting over the ditch for ladies when young; his detest for media's microscopic view; his leaving the French Open after being mistreated by the Frogs (guess things never change); his opinion of the PGA's historical problems; his committment to his word; his enjoyment of piloting immediately after tournament, whether win or lose. Guy is first class and leaves us with much to emulate and pass on. His family roots run deep and it's evident. Maybe influence some parents to such as well. More enjoyable read than assumed. This guy has given so much to the development of the sport we love. His views should not be lightly glanced over.
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Summary: Arnie, Warts and All
Review: This is really Arnie! Loveable as he is, a psychiatrist would have a field day with this one. Arnie trys so hard to please his stern father. Shades of Rocket Boys! He also is a champion name dropper. While he is proud to think of himself as a blue collar person, one doesn't ever see him associating with those folks.It does get tiresome after awhile, having Arnie's soul bared so often. I hope it was cathartic for him. He discusses his relationship with Jack Nicklous across many pages. I would have preferred to have him admit that Jack is the greatest golfer of all time. I don't think Arnie could do that, as he still thinks he can be that person. A much more complicated person revealed here than you would think. An interesting and valuable book.
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Summary: I loved it. What a great man he is.
Review: We have followed our local golfer throughout his career. Nobody deserves the suucesses more than this unasuming gentleman golfer. I enjoyed learning in detail his life, his thoughts and his slant on things. Glad we own the book.
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Summary: The Wonderful Life of an American Sportsman
Review: You don't need to be a golf enthusiast to enjoy this wonderful book. Reflecting back on his career, Arnie discusses business successes/ failures, his family, business relationships, competitive friendships, his intensity on the golf course, the appropriateness of a man wearing his hat indoors and much more. Palmer knows he has been very fortunate in his career and expresses his gratitude to his maker, family and fans for the good life he has been blessed with. Every father interested in having a son grow up to be a gentlemen should make this book required reading. Arnie is not today's "in your face" jock, but a true sportsman who hates to lose, but should he lose, he has learned to lose graciously. He also has tremendous respect for the game of golf and expresses his concern about preserving the game's integrity.Reading between the lines, Palmer may have some regrets in his life and perhaps given the chance would do some things differently. However, book is a positive commentary on this American sports hero's life and should be accepted as such.
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