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Merullo (Passion for Golf) blends knowledge of the game with glimpses into his spiritual journey in this engaging story of golf, the after-life and "the spiritual education of one soul." Former golf professional Herman Fins-Winston has been enjoying heaven between reincarnations long enough to play several of its 8,187 excellent golf courses. When God, who finds golf his only relaxation after minding the universe, has trouble short putting because of the "yips," He (alternately called "She") summons Herman to help. It turns out that God has a "divine" swing, uses old persimmon woods and regularly hits 390-yard tee shots. Merullo infuses his own brand of theology into the story. (On getting into heaven: "You only have to try, to want it, to be sincere about wanting it. You have to not have hurt anyone too badly in your most recent previous life.") The first section, set in heaven, is stronger than the second, in which God (in the persona of a young trophy wife whom Herman dreams of taking to bed) travels with Herman back to earth. There, they play some of the best golf courses in search of the golf greatness he missed in his previous life. Inevitably, Herman's golfing prowess leads to a showdown with evil. (Oct.)
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29 人中、29人の方が、｢このレビューが参考になった｣と投票しています。
A wonderful read!
2005/11/9
形式:ハードカバー
My favorite American storyteller is Stephen Vincent Benet. Roland Merullo, author of Golfing With God certainly has Benet's storytelling ability, giving us a well-crafted story.
In Golfing With God Herman (Hank) Fins-Winston, has just arrived in heaven with its 3,000-plus golf courses. Readers see his past as a new touring pro who blows THE putt that would have sent him to the top. In order to help Hank, God ask him for help with his/her short game. Throughout the book, Hank receives the education that he missed--the education of his soul.
Merullo looks at both golf and spirituality with loving humor. A wonderful bit is when Hank has a foursome with Jesus, Mary and Moses. Moses cheats by parting the water on the hazard, and Jesus is wonderfully patient with his mother who consistently shoots double and triple bogeys, if she's fortunate.
With gentle humor, Merullo also builds tension as Hank travels from earthly course to earthly course with God, a trip that leads to his ultimate match with Rogan, a.k.a. as Mephistopheles and Beelzebub. The match's description is superlative both of the play-by-play and the famous Augusta course.
The author intertwines observations about the relationship between golf and spirituality. His overriding emphasis is on the spirituality of people--not their religious beliefs. Later Hank observes, "Much of the beauty of the game of golf lies in the quiet dignity with which it is played... Think of what earthly life might be like if those same rules of etiquette were applied more widely."
While Merullo lushly describes his setting, he seems to prefer his story over his characters. The characters are delightful, and since one of the two main characters is God himself or herself--as the situation develops--perhaps we can forgive him for not totally revealing the nature of the character.
Armchair Interviews says: Golfing With God is a well-crafted, quick-moving story. Merullo has shown us the remarkable connection among philosophy, spirituality, not necessarily religion, and golf. For a thought-provoking, enjoyable few hours, we recommend Roland Merullo's Golfing With God.
In Golfing With God Herman (Hank) Fins-Winston, has just arrived in heaven with its 3,000-plus golf courses. Readers see his past as a new touring pro who blows THE putt that would have sent him to the top. In order to help Hank, God ask him for help with his/her short game. Throughout the book, Hank receives the education that he missed--the education of his soul.
Merullo looks at both golf and spirituality with loving humor. A wonderful bit is when Hank has a foursome with Jesus, Mary and Moses. Moses cheats by parting the water on the hazard, and Jesus is wonderfully patient with his mother who consistently shoots double and triple bogeys, if she's fortunate.
With gentle humor, Merullo also builds tension as Hank travels from earthly course to earthly course with God, a trip that leads to his ultimate match with Rogan, a.k.a. as Mephistopheles and Beelzebub. The match's description is superlative both of the play-by-play and the famous Augusta course.
The author intertwines observations about the relationship between golf and spirituality. His overriding emphasis is on the spirituality of people--not their religious beliefs. Later Hank observes, "Much of the beauty of the game of golf lies in the quiet dignity with which it is played... Think of what earthly life might be like if those same rules of etiquette were applied more widely."
While Merullo lushly describes his setting, he seems to prefer his story over his characters. The characters are delightful, and since one of the two main characters is God himself or herself--as the situation develops--perhaps we can forgive him for not totally revealing the nature of the character.
Armchair Interviews says: Golfing With God is a well-crafted, quick-moving story. Merullo has shown us the remarkable connection among philosophy, spirituality, not necessarily religion, and golf. For a thought-provoking, enjoyable few hours, we recommend Roland Merullo's Golfing With God.
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Golfing with God
2007/3/26
形式:ハードカバー|Amazonが確認した購入
This is the best book I've ever read, and I've given copies to all my closest friends. It is appealing to those who are outwardly religious and those who aren't. I read it periodically and love it more with every reading.
17 人中、14人の方が、｢このレビューが参考になった｣と投票しています。
Blessed is the Golfer who gains Grace
2005/12/29
形式:ハードカバー
Play golf with God! With a plot like that, I read it quickly to see what happens. My review title gives you a good idea as to what happens but see for yourself. It is a short story worth reading, if the time spent reading does not take you away from actually playing golf. In Seattle the rain is now setting all time records.
Merullo's story could help you with the emotional/ mental of your game. I doubt it will do anything for your swing.
I subtract one star, because I was looking for for more fascinating detail about golf to be worked into the plot. But I can see another reader holding back a star, because they were looking for more about God.
Merullo's story could help you with the emotional/ mental of your game. I doubt it will do anything for your swing.
I subtract one star, because I was looking for for more fascinating detail about golf to be worked into the plot. But I can see another reader holding back a star, because they were looking for more about God.
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