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UK Holidays - In Search of Burningbush: A Story of Golf, Friendship, and the Meaning of Irons
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List Price: $28.00
Our Price: $28.00
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Manufacturer: American Media International
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Binding: Audio CD
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.352
EAN: 9781932378863
Format: Abridged
ISBN: 1932378863
Label: American Media International
Manufacturer: American Media International
Number Of Items: 4
Publication Date: 2005-12-25
Publisher: American Media International
Studio: American Media International
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Editorial Reviews:
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A beautifully written true-life story of an unlikely freindship between two men wilth a consuming and abiding passion for the links.
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Summary: One great story
Comment: I have a golf book collection, roughly 300+ volumes. just finished this book and it's easily in the top 5 stories i've read. it's written like the author is sitting down with you and recounting a tale. having been to most of these courses it particularly resonated with me, however there is so much here on varying levels that it can't help to touch every true golf lover in some way. if golf in the kingdom is the definitive work, i can honestly say you won't be disappointed in this wonderful story.
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Summary: Connections to Two Buddies Via Scotland Via Golf via Life
Comment: What a fascinating, captivating read. Konik certainly has the gift of a talented wordsmith. Passion exudes from these pages of his desire for a true golf buddy, and it comes in form of physically strapped Don. Through this buddy, life in whole new dimensions is opened for Mike through golf excursion to Golf's Holy Ground.
Connections ensue about lovers, Shivas Irons, bravery, betting and many more.
The whirlwind tour that they have leaves one energized and somewhat mystically partaking in their great turf adventure fortnight in Scotland itself. So much remembered here connects with us readers. For this reviewer, golfing buddies habits which set one off, ala Don's smoking habits. One of my links buds, a psychologist takes his whole bag off the cart to hit a shot which couldn't require more than two, max three club choice. Or those encanted moments after multi-round experiences huddling and going through the scorecards as if they were travel slide shows.
This is just exceptional work. One I'll cherish and turn to again over time to make those connections again. Play on!
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Summary: A Hole in One
Comment: Magnificent. Personally, I have never played a round of golf, however, I was encouraged by a golfing buddy to read this book. When I finished the book, I called to thank him. This journey takes you beyond the beautiful courses of Scotland and into your own heart. Author Konik does a masterful job of conveying an introspective look into himself, his relationship with his friend, Don and ultimately an examination into the reader's own being. Incredible.
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Summary: Touched a Non-Golfer in His Heart
Comment: I'm a tennis man myself and only procured this fine book because I was so impressed by the author's other book, "Ella in Europe," which had me weeping tears of joy. Even though I didn't appreciate the golf descriptions in "In Search of Burningbush," I found the author's perspective on friendship and spiritualism to be a revelation. Before I read Mr. Konik's dog book, I was not aware of this man's writing talent. After reading "In Search of Burningbush," I feel confident in saying that he is one of the great writers working today.
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Summary: Burningbush Connects with Golfers
Comment: This book not only captures the true meaning of friendship; it defines how friendships are formed and enhanced by the great game of golf. Add Konik's deep appreciation for the Scots' gift of golf to the world and you have a work that is a great read and a must for all golfers from duffers to scratch players.
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