Tuey's Course [Paperback]

James Ross (Author)

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About the Author

Mr. Ross, a University of Missouri-Columbia graduate, is nothing more than a fifty-something man that was searching for a positive outlet to battle the economic ups and downs that most people experience. He went to a keyboard and let the words flow through his fingertips. He is an avid, low-handicap golfer that enjoys the sport and the lessons of the game. Golf may very well hold the key to a lot of life's best secrets. Lifetime Loser is his first novel. Creative energies will dictate whether or not another story is to be told.

Product Details

• Paperback: 286 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris, Corp. (January 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1436389933
• ISBN-13: 978-1436389938
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,428,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

It took many years of living to fabricate a story. Once the words were put on paper the fingers worked non-stop. One story has generated several more.

The setting is Prairie Winds Golf Course. The site sits high atop the Mississippi river bluffs just east of St. Louis.

Enjoy the commentary on social issues, the eclectic cast of characters and the lessons that the game of golf provides to everyday living. Visit my world and join my growing list of readers!

Customer Reviews

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2.0 out of 5 stars Tuey's Course, February 27, 2011

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Mary Widman - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tuey's Course (Paperback)

I expected better of the writer. The first two books were great. This one lacked a lot. Way to many characters to keep track of. The dialect was way to hard to follow along with. Too much was happening all at the same time and tyrying to keep all the charters straight was not a relaxing read. There were even animails that started talking in the book. Certain parts did not make sense. Too much hate for our local government. I am hoping that the next one is easier to follow.

4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this one, too~, February 2, 2011

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K. Noah "kendras_mom" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tuey's Course (Paperback)

I've read the first three of James Ross' books; Lifetime Loser, Finish Line & Tuey's Course, and have thoroughly enjoyed each one. While I agree with other users that the use (abuse?) of Ebonics was a little disturbing in this one (and made it difficult to read at times), one must overlook that and get to the heart of the story, which is very good, well told and cuts to the quick on some very serious issues facing us today. I look forward to reading more of his work ... if only the new one was available for Kindle!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother with James Ross or this book., September 3, 2010

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bookwormgeekgirl (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tuey's Course (Paperback)

I had the experience of encountering James Ross online via another website. He contacted me because he wanted to sell me his books, and suggested I take a look. So I did. This is a rather memorable quote from this book:

"Uh few uh da guys wanted ta go golfin'," Tuey responded as he walked toward the television set. He lifted his fingers to the blinds and snuck a peek outside. "Golfin'!" LeVournique shouted. "Since win ya start golfin'? We's ain't got no money fo' ya ta be doin' dat."

Other quotes from his works include:

From Lifetime Loser:

"If you can get her signature perfected we can." George paused for a minute and reflected on his next admission. "You know, having a law license, the majority of the stock in a title company, and a faithful employee almost gives me a license to steal," he commented with a smirk."

From Finish Line:

"Yes! Organic blueberries! They kill cancer cells on contact," Tina blurted. Curt picked up the coffee pot and refilled her cup. "Then what am I supposed to do? Am I to pick up a handful of organic blueberries, rip these stitches out, and rub them on my colon?" Curt raised his voice a little."

From uh.. that other one:

"There you go thinkin' again PBR!" Owen, Sr. wadded the flyer up and threw it toward a black plastic trash bag that lay on the floor in the corner. "If ya want somethin' to think about then think about how we're gonna pay the bills around here!" He got up and walked to the sink. "Golf costs money! You gotta pay for clubs and balls and greens fees on the course!" He paused. "And you're tryin' to tell me that the lessons are free? That's just the start of it."

Mr. Ross had told me that his books feature themes such as discrimination. To me, his butchery of ebonics is pretty sickening and discriminatory, if not downright racist. His mockery of the poor, though possibly unintentional, leaves a bad taste in my mouth. His dialog is stale and his characters are cliché and flat. (Do you not love how Curt was calmly refilling her coffee while also raising his voice at her?)

I also found out that many of his reviews, written by a Sarah Moore, are in actuality written by a woman that he has hired to do promotional work for him--the reviews are written without disclosure. So, if you're reading a review by Sarah Moore, know that you're reading a review that she's written for one of her paying clients. If you want to confirm that, head to her profile; she works for Writers in the Sky, and he is on their client list.

None of the material that I've read from Ross's books has been worth the first glance, much less a second. If you're interested in reading a good book, I'd pass on this series.