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Book Review -Troublemaker: A Memoir of Sexism, Retaliation, and the Fight They Didn’t See Coming

Book Review -Troublemaker: A Memoir of Sexism, Retaliation, and the Fight They Didn’t See Coming

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I enjoyed reading Lisa’s book over the holidays that she had help in writing with podcaster/musician Tucker Booth https://www.amazon.ca/Troublemaker-Memoir-Sexism-Retaliation-Coming/dp/1637272561. She was a top notch Arkansas golfer, knew Tiger during her younger days and Lisa’s cousin is Bill Clinton. The focus is on her seven years spent as on-air host and reporter at Golf Channel/NBC Universal. She…

Book Review – A Course Called America

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For those golfers that enjoyed reading Tom Coyne’s, A Course Called Ireland and A Course Called Scotland, you will want to read his recent book. A Course Called America. It is a departure from Tom’s earlier adventures to play links golf in the old country. I share his passion for links golf, walking courses and…

Book Review – Too Much and Never Enough by Mary Trump
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Book Review – Too Much and Never Enough by Mary Trump

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This book by Donald’s niece is a look at the Trump family and its inner workings. She delves into the dysfunctional upbringing in the Trump clan. There is not much golf content. Fred saw the game as a waste of time. Donald certainly doesn’t. A funny anecdote is Mary seeing Fred uncomfortably dressed in golf…

Book Review – A Course Called Scotland
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Book Review – A Course Called Scotland

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Tom Coyne’s newest book offers historical tidbits and stories of the golf courses, laughs, interesting characters, insight on what makes Tom tick and how he plays throughout the two months http://www.tomcoyne.com. He even plays some links courses in England and Wales. TC tries to find the soul of golf and he shares my traditionalist slant….

Book Review – Connectography Book
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Book Review – Connectography Book

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Now that the tariff war has commenced among countries we will all be losers. We live in an interconnected world whether we like it or not. In the informative and startling book Connectography it will be the countries and powers who are most connected that will win. This is a must read for people to…

Book Review – Tiger
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Book Review – Tiger

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It is all there in the new book, Tiger Woods. The fire hydrant, the controlling nature of Earl, salacious details of his affairs, Navy Seals training, treatments from Canadian doctors, his thrifty habits, amazing golf shots, his addictions, the gatekeeper agents, the Clinton slight and Tiger’s loneliness. I found it to be engaging but maybe…

Book Review – Deep South by Paul Theroux
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Book Review – Deep South by Paul Theroux

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This book gives terrific insight into this part of the United States. A different type of civil war continues as states like Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas live like third world countries in the small towns off main highways. As a Canadian I appreciate the many differences: college football as religion, popular gun shows, churches everywhere…

Book Review – The Gratitude Diaries
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Book Review – The Gratitude Diaries

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With all the narcissism, complaining, the blame game and negative news surrounding us, it is time for individuals to show gratitude to others and be grateful for what they have. The Gratitude Diaries is a 12 month voyage by Janice Kaplan to see how her life can be much better when feeling grateful towards her…