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Preferred Lies: A Journey into the Heart of Scottish Golf
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Preferred Lies: A Journey into the Heart of Scottish Golf Customer Reviews
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You need not be a golfer to appreciate this book. The sub-title is misleading, for Scottish golf is not the subject of the book, but rather its backdrop. The book is much more about Greig himself - his life, friends and family. Greig used this book as an excuse to evaluate his life after a near-death experience. Golf? Golf is the glue which holds the story together. Golf is a constant both in Greig's life and in the lives of Scots in general; it counts time as Greig journeys both back in time and into the future.
As Greig plays the various golf courses on his way to recovery, an incredible array of characters join him for 18 here, 12 there (yes, 12 holes - hey, it's Scotland). It is amazing how Greig is able to sketch these people so quickly - their appearance, their background, and their character. Through these people, Greig makes observations about himself, his country and our world. And yes, he comments quite a lot about golf.
Greig's style is refreshing; his prose is direct and honest, yet at times it has on a nearly stream-of-consciousness feel. Not in a bad, unstructured way, but in an "in the moment" way. Throughout the work, his poet's eye for detail and use of imagery makes this book one of the best written works I've read in several years.
Yes, a working knowledge of golf is helpful when picking up the book, but anyone can enjoy it. |
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