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Summary: Humorous, Emotional and Perfect.
Review: I enjoy the fast paced novel that makes you feel good. And this work by James Paterson is just that. A touching story of mid life and love lost. Travis McKinley is a lifelong golfing enthusiast who has an epiphany on Christmas morning and can finally sink any putt he needs. After this dramatic improvement in his game he gets let go from his position in an advertising firm. He decides that there is no time like the present to join the Senior PGA tour. He makes serious money playing a game he has loved all his life. He is in the most picturesque locations and living the life, however he is miserable because he is losing the one woman he has ever loved. And then the miracle happens. This is one of the best books I have ever read, I highly recommend it. At only 149 pages (paperback) it is long enough to tell the whole story, yet short enough to leave out all the minute details that do not make a difference. This book should get 6 stars, or more, but the scales does not go that high, we will have to settle for a 5. Thanx for your time, T
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Summary: Fore!
Review: Know this: I don't play golf. But I understand and appreciate the game, which comes in handy for MIRACLE ON THE 17TH GREEN. I bought the book because is was co-written by Mr. Patterson, it was only 149-pages with short chapters, and it received some great reviews. Golf was not the key attraction here. Travis McKinley of Illinois, is 50 (but looks 42). His marriage is on the outs. He hates his job as an Ad copywriter. But that's ok; he just got fired. Now he's FREE! Free to attend golf school in Tallahassee, Florida, to qualify for 1-year on the PGA Seniors Tour. You see, on Christmas Day, Travis played a truly fabulous round of golf. He felt he was finally ready to play with the big boys. Next thing you know, he's at the PGA Senior Open at Pebble Beach with Ray Floyd and Jack Nicklaus, and Bill Murray cheering them on! In our daily lives we must believe in ourselves. We must make time for our families. We must NOT be late for Christmas dinner! And we must believe in miracles.
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Summary: Golf conquers all.
Review: This small novella, is a total departure from Patterson's typical works. The writing style doesn't even match. However, I found the story very enjoyable. Hal Linden read the book on cassette.Being a 52 year-old avid golfer from Chicago, I could relate to the story's main character.
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