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 enlarge | Author: Jessica Maxwell
Publisher: Bantam
Category: Book
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 1626394
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.9
ISBN: 0553107933
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780553107937
ASIN: 0553107933
Publication Date: June 6, 2000
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 Just a thought to share April 17, 2001
I must say that I find it hard to believe that anyone would do anything but fall in love with Ms. Maxwell's adventures in golfing. From her always interesting descriptions of her varying tutoring situations to her endearing naivete about the game, Driving Myself Crazy gives a keen insight into her mindset as she attempted to learn one of the most difficult individual sports that exist. I also feel her unique perspective, though perhaps seemingly quirky on the surface, gives keen insight into someone's growing love of the game. Kudos Ms. Maxwell. I eagerly await more.
 This book makes women look like ditsy bimbos April 11, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The plethora of positive reviews of this book certainly proves that there is a wide diversity of opinions on Driving Myself Crazy. I felt the book made women look like idiots (not getting "carry over water" when you're on a golf course....come on now) and also attempted to make golf look like a silly game. Perhaps it was all done in the search for humor - on balance, I did not find the book very funny - although there were a few good lines. It was a long, tough read for me. Parts of the book seemed like soft sell of Winston rods and Lopez clubs....if you're a serious golfer, I'd recommend you pass on this book.
Maxwell Scores a Hole-in-One November 12, 2000
While learning to golf, Maxwell takes us along on her whirlwind adventure and shows us a little-known slice of the golf world from a woman's perspective. But this is no "chick" book as Maxwell's tale appeals to both genders as well as veteran golfers and non-golfers. Who knew golf could be so fascinating?!
A Lyrical Look at the Links November 3, 2000
As an American immigrant to New Zealand, where I have been told there are more golf courses per capita than anywhere else in the world, I thought that this book would be a good introduction to this popular sport. I was delighted when I saw Ms. Maxwell's book in the bookshop here because I have been a fan of her humorous adventures for years. I was not disappointed in the least and thoroughly enjoyed and often occassionally laughed aloud at the triumphs, frustrations (and bit of romance!)she shared throughout the book. Best of all, for me, is her writing style which I find inspirational, hilarious, and enough to make me want to pick up my golf clubs and embrace the beautiful world that Ms. Maxwell so poetically shares with her readers.
It's an adventure, not a thesis . . . November 2, 2000
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a reader and reviewer of books on golf, Mr. Gecan is a top notch PhD Economist. To appreciate Driving Myself Crazy: Misadventures of a Novice Golfer, one is best prepared to savor the tradition, challenge, color, natural beauty, sociability, humor, mystery, and whimsy of the great game that Ms. Maxwell describes so artfully, if one approaches the book with a macro, not a micro, view.The book, like other of Ms. Maxwell's works, is a cornucopia of insight, factual information, and self-depricating humor. Who among us who love and play the game of golf has not had at least a near miss with any of the tribulations that fill this light and deligtful tome? It's beauty is in the lack of seriousness combined with sufficient encouragement to inspire those who might be thinking of taking a swing for the first time. If I wanted a book to instruct me on technique, the shelves are lined with great works by the likes of Messrs. Palmer, Nicklaus, and soon, we must be certain, Mr. Woods. But that isn't where one learns about the soul of the game. Ms. Maxwell does the auld and ancient game a favor by introducing that wonderful dimension that distinguishes it from other things in life such as economics, physics, and math, which are Mr. Gecan's declared passions. I give the book five stars and can't wait for Ms. Maxwell to tackle a new adventure.
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