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Caddy for Life: The Bruce Edwards Story | 
 enlarge | Author: John Feinstein
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 430906
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 0316010863
Dewey Decimal Number: 921
EAN: 9780316010863
ASIN: 0316010863
Publication Date: May 9, 2005
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'The emotionally charged story of Tom Watson's caddy of more than thirty years. CADDY FOR LIFE is a modern morality tale centered on an oft-overlooked virtue: loyalty.' -Travel + Leisure Golf In his latest bestseller, America's favorite sportswriter spotlights a fabled sports partnership: the three decades through which Bruce Edwards lived near the pinnacle of professional golf as he strode the fairways beside Tom Watson, winner of 39 PGA Tour events, including eight major titles. In capturing all the tragedy and triumph of their last season together-shortly after Edwards was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), he and Watson made history at the 2003 US Open-Feinstein reminds us of the intense human drama that is the soul of sports.
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 A tear jerker for any man September 3, 2008
This was the first book by John Feinstein I ever read. Caddy for life is an amazing view into the life of Bruce Edwards and Tom Waston. From the joys of the greens on the golf course, to the lows of Edwards' battle with Lou Gerig's diease. This is the most touching sports story I have ever heard, and I challenge anyone to read this and not feel pain or sorrow. This book transends words and gives the reader the insight into how Lou Gerig's diease affects both family and friends.
Great Book on Golf and Friendship May 25, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've read several of John Feinstein's books, and have never been disappointed. This was one of his better efforts. It's the story of Bruce Edwards and Tom Watson. Edwards was a caddy, and was lucky enough to hook up with Watson back in 1973. He spent most of the next 30 years caddying for one of the best golfers and best people in the game.
The book tells the story of these two remarkable individuals, and shows how well-liked they both were on the PGA tour. The last part of the book describes the 2003 season, and how tough it was for both of them. Edwards was diagnosed with ALS at the beginnig of the year, and struggled to make it through one final season as Watson's caddy.
Watson is portrayed in the book as a great friend and boss. He realized how lucky he was to have Edwards as his caddy and friend for all those years, and Edwards was just as aware of how lucky he had been. It's just a shame they didn't have a few more years together.
 Glimpse Into Humanity September 1, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
On several occassions, I found myself getting choked up while reading this book. It is intensly personal and we're lucky to be provided with an up close view of what Bruce Edwards and those who loved and worked with him went threw. Experience is a hard thing to acquire, unless you actually have it. This book offers a rare exception to its reader.
A tale of golf, friendship and courage January 9, 2005
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Perhaps my only mistake was choosing to start reading this book the same night I had finished John Feinstein's most recent effort, "Let Me Tell You a Story," his book about the legendary Celtics figure, Red Auerbach. For that reason and that reason only, it took me a little longer to get into this one. After all, following that one is almost impossible.
But this one does. It is at times funny and sad and as a result, there are times this book brings out a smile, but many times it brings out a tear. But through it all, Feinstien's gift for telling a story makes this book one of the best books I have read. It is a story about a caddy with ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Bruce Edwards, the long-time caddy to golf great Tom Watson, was diagnosed with the fatal illness in January of 2003, a little more than two years ago. The book chronicles his life on the PGA Tour with, not only his brother-like relationship with Watson, but with everyone who ever came into his life. It is apparent that he touched a lot of lives during his 30+ year career on tour.
Through it all, until the end, Edwards was a picture of perservearance, bravery and courage. He refused to let the illness get the better of him. If memory serves, Edwards passed away shortly after this book was published. May he rest in peace.
Never Ever Give Up September 22, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Being an Avid Golfer, I was drawn by this story of courage under the face of the biggest adversity a person could ever face, knowing you are going to die. This story is a touching tribute to Bruce Edwards, the long time caddy to PGA tour vetran Tom Watson and a tribute to Bruce as not only a great caddy but a great person as well. It is a story of two men who forged a freindship over the years that brought them "Closer than Brothers" and a tribute to the class and dignity in which Bruce displayed in facing ALS or "Lou Gehrigs" disease.
We never know if and when something devestating will hit us or someone we love, but Bruce Edwards shows that you can have dignity in dying and that the Human Spirit prevails in the worse of conditions. A must read right there with Tuesdays with Morrie!
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