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Match Made in Heaven

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Once my wife and I started to read this book, we couldn't put it down. A totally unique story line that features wit and laughter balanced by moments of wisdom, insight and poignancy. In a disarming way, this book teaches us once again that in the game of life (like golf) fulfillment is found not in winning or losing, but in the character of one's struggle in playing the game.

The concept of the book was good, and the character's progression through the game was entertaining. The author's message was good, but... I think that it was somewhat predictable. All in all, it is worth reading, and it goes by really quick. If anything the cast of characters that emerge also offer a good refesher in history.

Match Made In Heaven's improbable premise, a life or death golf game orchestrated by God, is matched only by it's surprisingly clever conclusion. The story contains as many intricate twists and turns as the best designed golf course. This is a book about golf for the golfer and non-golfer alike, with as much to say about life as golf, perhaps more.

The philosophy and character of its all-star cast, ranging from Leonardo DaVinci to Babe Ruth, Beethoven to John Lennon, Picasso to Marilyn Monroe, is impeccably captured by an author who is as insightful as he is creative. Sprinkled with a generous dose of light humor, MMIH is a must-read page-turner unlike any other. It should be this year's runaway best-seller. Five stars.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, especially since I am both an ardent golfer and a former heart surgery patient. The book's message that in both golf and life ..."it is all about heart" is so true. And "Match Made in Heaven" presents that message in a brilliantly written, quirky, humorous fashion that should be a must read for every golfer and everyone who has ever had something life threatening in their lives, and anyone else who values life's "mulligans".

I admittedly am not finished with this book yet but I can't say I have not enjoyed any of it up to this point. He starts out name dropping golf equipment brands enough that I have to wonder if he is getting a kick back from the manufacturers, and a lifetime of free golf at the course named in this book. The book just seems to force the details right now I am reading the Edgar Allan Poe chapter where the author refers to Poe as; "the author of _____________ and _____________" no less than 6 times. For example: "Just my luck, the author of William Wilson and Masque of the Red Death moaned..." Repeat 5 more times listing 10 more books and I am annoyed. I can't for the life of me see why my friend recommended it to me other than the golf connection. Sorry I am just not feeling it.

This book was recommended to me by a golfing friend, a guy in his mid-60's who reads about one book a year. I didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised to find that the author had done a good job of researching the characters and presented them in the most amusing, yet factual, manner. The premise is that the main character has a heart attack and in the murky area between life and death he must win a golf match to stay alive. On each of the 18 holes of golf he is challenged by a famous person from history. A quick read and a fun read.

Elliott Goodman is about to die. He's had a heart attack and the doctors know he's beyond help. And he is--until God offers a bargain: beat me in a round of golf, and you're saved.

But how do you beat God? God being ultimately fair sends 18 people to play 18 holes of golf with Elliott. These are the people that Elliott must beat, one hole at a time. Golf is a game where you only master the moment, but what if you have a new opponent for each hole, with a golf/life lesson each time? How would you fare? Could you focus teeing it up against Leonardo Da Vinci, W.C. Fields, Moses, Freud, and others? And you have to handle a conversation with them based on their field of expertise applied to your life situation and this particular round of golf!

This book is for the thinking golfer. There are great tips along the way when you look for them--but you've got to be prepared to think through how golf applies to the great game of life as well.

Armchair Interviews says: Not a quick read, but an enjoyable one.

This is one of the best books I've ever read - even my teenage children find it terrific. You can listen or read over and over and get something new everytime. Amazing.

I first read this book several years ago and loved it. Brilliant concept! I've recommended it to several of my friends and they all liked it too. I loan it out so often I needed a second copy! This is a MUST read for golf lovers!!!

I have been around a long time and read hundreds of books and this is my all time favorite. It is well written and the subject matter hits home. What a concept and what a match. Literally it is a match made in Heaven.