Böcker av Gary Hope

Golf and life are captured in this 18 hole synopsis that parallels the similarities of each, from life's beginning, on hole #1, to the end of the round on hole #18. Words of wisdom, humor, and strategy as the author begins his round and tries his best not to bogey too many holes or too many life situations.

Noah lives in Moab and works as an advice columnist for a Salt Lake City newspaper. His responses to his readers are often humorous, sometimes insightful, sometimes cynical, sometimes irreverent, and sometimes insulting. Noah is also an outdoors enthusiast who enjoys hiking in the enchanting, albeit unforgiving, Utah wilderness. Eliciting memories from his time hiking the trails, enjoy the author's vibrant descriptions of the rugged landscape as he recounts Noah's adventures.The heart of the story, however, lies in Noah's relationship with two women in his life: Dorothy, a park ranger he met while hiking, and Ana, the true love of his life who he has only met online. Follow his conflicts as he tries to decide if it's better to hang on to a dream or to commit to someone who is right in front of him. As Noah struggles to find his footing, the reader will be drawn into contemplation regarding the essential nature of truth: will it set you free . . . or not?

This book is about your grandfather and my grandfather, and about the smartest man you've ever known. It's also about you and what you are, and what you still can be. It's about understanding that with age comes wisdom, but also understanding that sometimes age comes alone. And knowing that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but so is a lot. And lastly, it's about remembering what my grandfather once told someone who asked him what he did for a living: He said, "I live for a living."

Sometimes you think you want to disappear, but all you really want is to be found. Paul Alfred felt this way as he imagined his new life in Ireland. Everything he could envision was real now. Deep within his soul was a door that opened into a world of wonder. He only had to open the door and let the magic in. To breathe it all in and love it all out. He knew that Ireland was full of magical things, patiently waiting for his senses to grow sharper. He knew there was something incredible waiting to be known. He didn't want to live forever, he just wanted to live. It felt good to be lost in the right direction.Now, ask yourself: Where will you be when you get where you're going?

You won't like this book... why? Because it's full of my personal views on religion, politics, and deceit. I'm politically incorrect and biased in my opinions and I'm certain you will not agree with hardly anything I've written... But I have to tell the truth, as I see it. I'm sure Queen Elizabeth, Paul McCartney, Harry Truman, King David, Mickey Mantle, and others will understand and be forgiving of my thoughts on their lives.