| The Caddie Contributor(s): Veron, J. Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312325622 ISBN-13: 9780312325626 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $18.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2005 Annotation: Named " master of fiction" by "USA Today," and "Travel "+" Leisure Golf Magazine" calls him " The John Grisham of Golf." Now, J. Michael Veron returns with his most intriguing work yet... . The caddie occupies the most unique position in all of sports. He is a coach who doesn' t have to stay on the sidelines, a waterboy who doesn' t have to wait for time-outs, a psychologist who doesn' t have a couch, and a fan who doesn' t have to buy a ticket. In Bobby Reeves' s case, he' s also a bail bondsman, not to mention a savior who will attempt to help him resurrect his game---and his life---in most unexpected ways. From a jail cell in Baton Rouge to the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, the gifted but troubled golfer and his mysterious caddie travel a remarkable path to great courses and to redemption. With his trademark style and golf expertise, J. Michael Veron has once again crafted a remarkable golf story. Praise for "The Caddie" " Anyone who has ever for a moment dreamed of making it as a pro golfer will be under Veron' s spell. [Veron' s] interested in putting the romance back into the game." ---"New Orleans Times-Picayune" " A wonderful fountain of knowledge for golfers of all levels. J. Michael Veron loves the game of golf, and that love is apparent on each page of the novel. A great summer read." ---"bookreporter.com" " The author...brings extensive golf-world experience to this inspirational novel." ---"Boston Herald" " Should have no trouble attracting duffing fans." ---"Booklist" Praise for "The Greatest PlayerWho Never Lived" " Golf' s Literary Rookie of the Year." ---"The New York Times" " Solid as a shot that nestles up to the cup from a 3-wood distance. Takes the reader back to a time and place that shaped the game---a golf whodunit, southern style." ---"San Francisco Chronicle" " It is dual parts John Grisham and John Feinstein, a legal mystery with a golf backbone." ---"Seattle Post-Intelligencer" |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Sports - Fiction | Romance - Sports |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.85 lbs) 304 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Named master of fiction by USA Today, and Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine calls him The John Grisham of Golf. Now, J. Michael Veron returns with his most intriguing work yet.... The caddie occupies the most unique position in all of sports. He is a coach who doesn't have to stay on the sidelines, a waterboy who doesn't have to wait for time-outs, a psychologist who doesn't have a couch, and a fan who doesn't have to buy a ticket. In Bobby Reeves's case, he's also a bail bondsman, not to mention a savior who will attempt to help him resurrect his game---and his life---in most unexpected ways. From a jail cell in Baton Rouge to the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, the gifted but troubled golfer and his mysterious caddie travel a remarkable path to great courses and to redemption. With his trademark style and golf expertise, J. Michael Veron has once again crafted a remarkable golf story. |
Contributor Bio(s): Veron, J. Michael: - J. Michael Veron graduated from Tulane University and Harvard Law School and has served as a USGA Committee Member since 1986. His work has earned him the title of "master of fiction" from USA Today, and Travel and Leisure Golf Magazine has called him "The John Grisham of Golf." In addition, the New York Times hailed The Greatest Player as "Golf's Literary Rookie of the Year," and the Seattle Times ranked The Greatest Player as second on its all-time list of "Five Wonderful Golf Books." He lives in Lake Charles, Louisiana. |