Bob Hope's Confessions of a Hooker: My Lifelong Love Affair With Golf

by Bob Hope

Other authorsGerald R. Ford (Foreword), Dwayne Netland (Collaborator)
Paper Book, 1985

Status

Available

Call number

796.352

Tags

Bob Hope

Genres

Collection

Sports - Golf

Publication

Doubleday (1985), Edition: 1st, Hardcover, 240 pages

Description

Spotlights the memorable moments of more than fifty years of golfing.

User reviews

LibraryThing member MrsLee
I bought this for my brother-in-law, but couldn't help sneaking a read first. Though not a golf player or fan, I love Hope and grew up hearing enough about golf in the 70's and 80's to understand the references to the players of that era and the game.
Hope and Crosby helped the town I grew up in to
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 build a hospital and a golf course. From what I read, their generosity was wide and deep. I enjoyed this book. Thanks for the memories Mr. Hope.
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Language

English

Original publication date

1985

Physical description

240 p.; 10.2 inches

ISBN

038517442X / 9780385174428

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