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Token Chick. a Woman's Guide to Golfing With the Boys

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We loved her on Charlie's Angels, then she disappeared into the world of pro-am golf, taking her shots alongside the likes of Greg Kinnear and Sidney Poitier.

Cheryl Ladd soon discovered that often she was the only woman invited to play at these male gatherings, and began to call herself the "token chick." It's hard to say whether or not she really likes being the only woman good enough to compete for the big money. Her writing is smooth and always compelling, and she knows how to tell a story so that you can't wait to turn the page to find out what happened. Sometimes the book feels a little self-aggrandizing, as though there were really an alternate universe in which Cheryl Ladd sang the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, in which she was the #1 recording artist in Japan, and also she starred on Broadway in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN! Maybe these things happened, but the truth is that it is unlikely Cheryl will ever live down her starring role on the famous Aaron Spelling series, Charlie's Angels. She has some awfully good stories about golfing with male chauvinist pigs, including the late Burt Lancaster, whom she credits with turning his attitude completely around once he knew she was serious about her game. An unnamed Olympian gets the royal treatment however, as Cheryl reveals what a talentless braggart he really is and how he was even too cheap to pay her 20 dollars once she beat him at his own game and how her husband had to shame him into giving her the twenty at a later club round. This hilarious chapter is called: "BBB--Boys Behaving Badly."

Cheryl also gets off a plug for CHILDHELP USA, apparently her pet charity, but she doesn't really say what it is and i found her vagueness about this sort of sinister.

Some stars get two thumbs up from Cheryl for never, ever hesitating to accept her as a fellow golfer. These stars included men who just weren't threatened by a little woman of five foot three competing in "a man's world." Some of the stars she praises include Clint Eastwood, Andy Garcia, Robert Wagner and--surprise!--Jimmy Connors. Who'd have thunk it, Jimmy!

Read this book also if you want a crash course in improving your handicap and (if you're a woman) using your breasts to help your game, not damage it. She suggests to all wives who are thinking of taking up golf not to try practicing with their husbad's clubs because they will soon get discuraged from continuing. In TOKEN CHICK there are lots and lots of pictures of Cheryl Ladd looking foxy which will appeal to a lot of guys and, of course, a lot of women as well.

In her new book, Cheryl Ladd shows a side of herself that most people have never seen or heard. She is funny, witty, warm, charming, and an accomplished golfer who can hold her own on any course with anyone. Her book "Token Chick," written with Bob Hellman, will make you laugh, cry, and think. While providing great golf tips and great golf stories, Cheryl also provides a model for good sportsmanship on and off the green. Cheryl even makes a good case for using golf as a way to bring romance and friendship into a relationship. Although Cheryl writes this book primarily for women, there is something in it for everyone. It's well-written and inspiring. Get yourself to one of her book signings and meet one of the nicest and brightest ladies you'll ever meet. "Token Chick" is a "hole-in-one."

I just finished the book and I'm writing my first review ever. I actually bought the book for a woman that works in my office and I started reading the first few pages. Before I knew it, I was a third of the way through the book. I'm not a real "book person" but this book seemed different. Cheryl's style is very "friendly", it feels like I'm sitting with her and she's talking to me. Anyway, I wound up buying another copy of Token Chick for the gift, and kept the original one for myself. Excellent read.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I thought Cheryl Ladd wrote an excellent book. It was interesting, funny and inspiring. I took up golf to play with my husband. After reading this book, Cheryl inspired me to take some more lessons to improve my game, and hopefully play more golf with my husband. Cheryl Ladd told some funny stories in the book that actually had me laughing out loud. I would say this was my favorite book I read this year; ok it's early in the year, but I totally recommend this book for men and women. Enjoy!

A fun book to read on those wintery days when you can't go out for a round of golf. It's lighthearted and an easy read. Female golfers will definitely sympathize with Cheryl's Token Chick stories. I found myself nodding in agreement and laughing out loud as I read the book on my commute to work because any woman who's played at least one round with the boys will totally relate.

I recommend Token Chicks for any golfer, male or female. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced golfer, we all have at least one embarrassing golf story. This book is a reminder to us all that even during those frustrating golf moments (and there are plenty of them) we all need to laugh at ourselves and most importantly have fun!

Great book for any golfer. Funny stories and a very easy read. I finished in 2 days!!

This is probably the book i've read the fastest in my entire life. I felt it was a different approach to writing about the game. It was refreshing. Through Cheryl Ladd's anecdotes and experiences over 20 years of golfing one does get acquainted with the game, major tournaments, major players and so on. I was sort of expecting a little "Lady Golf Manual", but this was so much better and fun to read. Oh... and the Token Chick side tips...a great touch!

Annette

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This book was not only entertaining, but very informative! Very enjoyable and lots of tips.

I played golf years ago, and gave it up because I'm a tomboy--and got tired of hitting from the girls tees, scavenging for clubs in the "women's" corner of the huge golf store, and the fact I would never hit as far as my husband. Recently a GIRLFRIEND convinced me to take it up again. I scoffed at this book, when I saw it--but my husband mentioned it, after seeing her play in a golf tournament on TV. And you what?! I laughed out loud. She made me realize golf for women is different. Chauvinists still exist in the modern world, we can't hit as far (get over it), and golf with your husband can be enjoyable. I'm not sure the golf instruction was enough, or needed--but I'm going to try the stronger grip she suggests. I'm sure she paid the big bucks for some good instructors--so I'll try it.

This is a good book for women who consider to take up playing golf. Cheryl Ladd is not only a good actress, she also can write very well. I enjoyed reading her book.