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The Game for a Lifetime

By: Harvey Penick, Bud Shrake
Narrated by: Jack Whitaker, Bud Shrake, Tinsley Penick
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Publisher's summary

His gentle demeanor and timeless wisdom made Harvey Penick America's best-loved teacher of the game of golf. At the time of his death in April 1995, Harvey was well along in the work on this, his fourth book of golf instruction. Like his classic Little Red Book, The Game for a Lifetime is filled not so much with swing tips and stance aids, but with a timeless philosophy that seeks to improve your play by improving how you feel about your game.

Harvey tells us about the different methods he used to help his pupils find twenty more yards off the tee; about the sweet-swinging students whose swings he could remember and recognize without having seen them for thirty-odd years; and he advises the seasoned golfer - whose seasoning is measured not in years, but in experience on the links and at the practice tee. Harvey always said that he knew that his teachings have stood the test of time. His was truly a lifetime spent pursuing the best the game has to offer us: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Game for a Lifetime is a fitting testament from this remarkable man.

©1996 Harvey Penick and Bud Shrake, All Rights Reserved (P)1996 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved. AUDIOWORKS Is An Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc.

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The Ultimate Golf Teacher!!!

Harvey continues to teach, long after his death!!! A pleasant addition to his "Little Red Book."

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Another great book from Harvey

What made the experience of listening to The Game for a Lifetime the most enjoyable?

Harvey's word is gripping, mind numbingly simple yet very effective. Best golf book you'd ever own.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Tom and Ben

Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?

The East lothian accent

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, and again and again.

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Simple yet effective

What did you love best about The Game for a Lifetime?

His simple approach to life, and golf

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice is perfect for this book, he makes it sound like Harvey's narrating this himself

Any additional comments?

This book would be great for beginners, but also has something for every skill type in golf.

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