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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
Patterson with a twist
Miracle on the 17th green is a book that you can read in one sitting partly because it's only 150 pages and partly because it is so good. Miracle on the 17th green is an inspirational, entertaining, and sometimes very funny book. I didn't really expect it to be funny since Patterson has never shown that he can be humorous but nevertheless it was. You don't have to know...
Published on December 22, 2000 by Tyler Disley
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Maybe I Just Don't Get It
I found this to be a very unsatisfactory read. It was predictable and did not inspire any sense in me of caring about the characters. Thankfully it was short, although perhaps its brevity is what prevented the plot and characters being developed sufficiently. At any rate, my reaction after reading it was essentially, "so what?"
Published on April 18, 2002
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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
Patterson with a twist, December 22, 2000
Miracle on the 17th green is a book that you can read in one sitting partly because it's only 150 pages and partly because it is so good. Miracle on the 17th green is an inspirational, entertaining, and sometimes very funny book. I didn't really expect it to be funny since Patterson has never shown that he can be humorous but nevertheless it was. You don't have to know a lot about golf to like and understand this book. It would help though because Patterson adds some real life golfers into the story but you don't have to know the ins and outs of the game to understand. I am surprised that Patterson wrote this book since it is very different than his normal plots of serial killers but he pulls it off. I am sure this is sort of an autobiography for Patterson because he does like to play golf and he has probably always wanted to get his sense of humor into his books but never has found a way. Miracle on the 17th green is a great book and will bring a lot of inspiration into your day or maybe into the rest of your life. 5 Stars
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
Humorous, Emotional and Perfect., September 17, 2001
I enjoy the fast paced novel that makes you feel good. And this work by James Paterson is just that. A touching story of mid life and love lost. Travis McKinley is a lifelong golfing enthusiast who has an epiphany on Christmas morning and can finally sink any putt he needs. After this dramatic improvement in his game he gets let go from his position in an advertising firm. He decides that there is no time like the present to join the Senior PGA tour. He makes serious money playing a game he has loved all his life. He is in the most picturesque locations and living the life, however he is miserable because he is losing the one woman he has ever loved. And then the miracle happens. This is one of the best books I have ever read, I highly recommend it. At only 149 pages (paperback) it is long enough to tell the whole story, yet short enough to leave out all the minute details that do not make a difference. This book should get 6 stars, or more, but the scales does not go that high, we will have to settle for a 5. Thanx for your time, T
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
Read it in an hour!, October 16, 1999
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A break from James Paterson's mysteries turned out wonderful. This book was the most enjoyable reading experiance of my life! Once I started reading it I was literaly totally oblivious to the outside world. After I finished I had three messages and I swear I didn't even hear the phone ring. I am a big fan of sports writing, and an avid golfer. As both this is one of the greatest books I have ever read.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Move over Dan Jenkins !, August 30, 1999
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Simply put, this little book is the finest golf yarn ever told. It is a prescription for feeling good about the game and good about yourself. Every golfer who reads this book will find some part of him/her there. It isn't necessarily the plot, but the excellence and believability of the conveyance that makes it effective. If you read it once, you will surely read it again.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
A 'feel good' book with a life lesson..., July 13, 2002
In my quest to read all of James Patterson's books, I stumbled across this one in a bargin book store. This book is not the murder mystery he is known for - it's more like SUZANNE'S DIARY FOR NICOLAS. MIRACLE ON THE 17TH GREEN is set around golf - but don't worry about really understanding or having an appreciation of the game to read this book. This is a story about Travis McKinley who discovers he is not happy with his life and decides to make changes...starting with his job. The short story (only 150 pages) told in James Patterson style (short chapters) begins on one Christmas when Travis golfs the game of his life. From there his life begins to change - for the better. He discovers during the next year what really matters to him and his life takes on a clarity it has never had. A good book that proves Patterson can write a good story no matter what the subject!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
As cheesy as it sounds, it's a feel-good book., August 14, 2002
Having just finished Cradle and All, I decided to go for something a little more light hearted. I found this one, and the story sounded a little corny, but I was still interested in giving it a try. Knowing that 150 pages would merely cleanse my palette from the depth and darkness of the last couple of books I read, I was able to get through it in one sitting. It was a happy story that wasn't too long or too short. It seemed to end at just the right time.I really enjoyed the personalities of the true golfing legends like Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus. Even though this is a fictitious story, Travis gets to know them, and Patterson did a great job of making their actions and comments exactly like you'd expect them to truly act. I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a light-hearted, happy story without alot of meat, and certainly no filler.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
A Nice, Light Summer Vacation Book, June 19, 2002
This is the first James Patterson book that I have read. Soon I will start the Alex Cross series, but after reading some of the great classics of English Literature I needed an entertaining break. This 150 page story was perfect. I liked it for the same reasons that I liked John Grisham's Skipping Christmas. It was so REAL. Travis McKinley reminded me of so many people that I have known in my life and even a little bit of me. I'm also a big fan of the first person narrative. It will only take you three or four hours, but it's as good or better than any summer movie or book out there. Have fun. Oh and I'm not a golfer, this story can be enjoyable for everyone, even those with a very minimal understanding of the game of golf.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
'Swonderful. 'Smarvelous, November 6, 1997
A funny thing happened on my way to pick up one of johnPatterson/s best-selling mysteries. I stumbled on a golf story hewrote. Oh happy day! Far outside his normal output of mystery and terror, Miracle is tender, moving, touching, yes, maybe even a little sad. ("I cried for everything that had gone right and wrong for 30 years.") And even in a story bout golf, Patterson is able to evoke a feeling of excitement in his readers.
This is a short novel with short chapters. Each dealing with a single thought. Faulkner has probably written sentences that are longer than some of the chapters in this lcaptivating story. >
It's not just the avid golfer who can relate to this story. Even the casual weekend hacker will understand when Travis McKinley says, after two consecutive great shots, "Suddenly I was feeling better. To hell with my problems. Golf can have that effect on you." And his game comes and goes , even as yours and mine. ("I couldn't drive. I couldn't putt. I couldn't hit my irons. And I couldn't chip. If I left anything out, I couldn't do that either.")
The miracle on the 17th green? You thought you were going to hear about that in this review? Get serious. Suddenly Patterson has become one of my favorite authors. END
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
This is Patterson at his finest!, June 19, 2010
Wow! I loved this book! This was like reading a fast paced novel but without all the normal thrills of a Patterson book. While it's missing the normal thrills and mystery, it's got a great story line that captures the reader (or listener!) and pulls them in until the end.
I highly recommend you give "Miracle on the 17th Green" a read. This is Patterson at his finest!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Fore!, August 29, 2001
Know this: I don't play golf. But I understand and appreciate the game, which comes in handy for MIRACLE ON THE 17TH GREEN. I bought the book because is was co-written by Mr. Patterson, it was only 149-pages with short chapters, and it received some great reviews. Golf was not the key attraction here. Travis McKinley of Illinois, is 50 (but looks 42). His marriage is on the outs. He hates his job as an Ad copywriter. But that's ok; he just got fired. Now he's FREE! Free to attend golf school in Tallahassee, Florida, to qualify for 1-year on the PGA Seniors Tour. You see, on Christmas Day, Travis played a truly fabulous round of golf. He felt he was finally ready to play with the big boys. Next thing you know, he's at the PGA Senior Open at Pebble Beach with Ray Floyd and Jack Nicklaus, and Bill Murray cheering them on! In our daily lives we must believe in ourselves. We must make time for our families. We must NOT be late for Christmas dinner! And we must believe in miracles.
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