Out Of The Rough An Intimate Portrait Of Laura Baugh And Her Sobering Journey (Paperback)

by Laura Baugh (Author), Steve Eubanks (Author)

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Product Description
In 1971 she was the most promising woman golfer in the world, before alcohol took control, almost killing her. Now on the road to recovery, Baugh speaks candidly about her lifetime of pain, pressure, and perseverance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (June 2, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558538070
• ISBN-13: 978-1558538078
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #691,280 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE MYSTERY SOLVED, August 20, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Sevierville, Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out of the Rough : An Intimate Portrait of Laura Baugh and Her Sobering Journey (Hardcover)

As a contempory of Ms. Baugh, I often wondered why this extremely gifted golfer would fail to win not only the BIG ONE, but ANY golf match as a pro. Ms. Baugh, in an honest approach, explains how alcohol became her best friend and a god to her. She tells of her early misses in golf tournaments and the later matches where alcohol caused her hands to shake. She fooled no one but herself and admits she is an alcoholic. An excellent book. Recomended to anyone who faces this problem or knows someone who faces this problem. A GREAT BOOK!!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who's In Control?, February 25, 2001

By	rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Out of the Rough : An Intimate Portrait of Laura Baugh and Her Sobering Journey (Hardcover)

Isn't that the question since we were chldren? Who's in control here? Some figure it out quicker than others and learn the lesson better. For others, like Laura, it takes time and pain. But in the end, gain.

Her pain and gain, here exposed for all the world to see, is for the comfort and strength she gives through this book to those who find themselves or loved ones in -- out of control.

Frightening and shocking is the realization that such substances take over and dominate such intelligent, talented people. The fight will always be there. Close by though, more powerful than those unrelenting enemies are Laura's strengths she's learned to rely upon and live for, God and children. May both bless her.

She's a winner in more important events than just LPGA championships.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Growing Up is So Painful!, February 10, 2000

By	Kory Hildebrand - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Out of the Rough : An Intimate Portrait of Laura Baugh and Her Sobering Journey (Hardcover)

If you are alcoholic or know someone who is, this is an insightful read. If you know anything about golf (which I don't), it would make the book an even more intimate experience. Sharing Laura's journey is worth the time to see how thoughtlessly one's life can become completely out of control, if not life-threatening as well. 'Good luck, Laura: every day is like climbing a mountain, and drunk or sober, having 7 kids is more than a juggling act.'