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Freddie & Me: Life Lessons from Freddie Bennett Augusta National's Legendary new
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Located in: Ocala, Florida, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Personalize
- No
- Book Series
- GOLF
- Ex Libris
- No
- Personalized
- No
- Inscribed
- No
- Vintage
- No
- ISBN
- 9781602396821
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1602396825
ISBN-13
9781602396821
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71721773
Product Key Features
Book Title
Freddie and Me : Life Lessons from Freddie Bennett, Augusta National's Legendary Caddy Master
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Golf, History, Essays
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
5.8 in
Item Weight
12.9 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2009-001544
Reviews
A lot of books have been written about the Masters and the Augusta National Golf Club, but few if any have the authentic dialect of Freddie and Me., A unique glimpse of Augusta National, but more stirring is the account of his relationship with a one-of-a-kind mentor.
Synopsis
Though he was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, home of fabled Augusta National and The Masters, as a child Tripp Bowden was too young and too removed from the game of golf to realize what Augusta National really was, what it meant to his town and the world and the sport; its history, nostalgia, prestige and secrecy. All the ten year old Bowden knew about golf was that it was a stupid game that took up too much of his father's time, and that he'd much rather kick around a soccer ball or stay home and read a book. But all that changed once Bowden's father, a renowned local doctor, introduced him to one of his patients, Freddie Bennett, the legendary Augusta National caddie master. Though Bowden was a white child of considerable privilege and Bennett was an older black gentleman of more modest means, the two formed an unusual bond. It was Bennett who introduced Bowden to the game of golf, a sport that would one day earn him a Division 1 golf scholarship and lead him to the final stage of a British Open qualifier. But it was the lessons Bennett taught the young Bowden off the course that had their profoundest impact on his life. Through Freddie and his particular brand of homespun wisdom, the author learned invaluable lessons about personal responsibility, hard work, and respect for others regardless of age, race or religion. He also learned that there's much more to life than just playing golf. Like the bestsellers Tuesdays With Morrie and Seasons of Life before it, Freddie & Me is a heartwarming tale of two unlikely friends and their uncommon bond forged through sport., A former Augusta National caddie recounts the invaluable life lessonshe learned from the late Freddie Bennett, the fabled club s legendarycaddie...
LC Classification Number
GV964.B64A3 2009
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- u***s (232)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePackaged well and arrived in fairly good time. Items described well. Thanks!
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- 6***- (34)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis was an awesome box of Christmas ornaments. I was so excited to get them. They came earlier than expected. GREAT condition. It was packaged well, in the box they came it. No problems at all. They are all in great condition. Great value! I would buy from this person again! Honest seller. Great experience!