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Phil Mickelson has taken home another green jacket, the famed pimento cheese sandwiches are gone, and Jim Nantz has moved on to his next commentating gig. The 2010 Masters may be over but Freddie & Me, a book written by the first white caddy at Augusta National, will take you back and show you a side of the course you haven’t seen. First-time author Tripp Bowden recounts his life as a young caddy at the exclusive club under his mentor, the late Freddie Bennett.
Freddie, the legendary Augusta National caddy, was loved by golf legends and greens keepers alike. Known for his charm and sincerity, he touched the lives of many during his time on the storied golf course, but possibly none more so than Tripp Bowden. Freddie, an African-American with little education and few material advantages in life, took Tripp – a white, affluent doctor’s son – under his wing on the golf course, sharing his life-learned wisdom along the way.
Plenty of books have been written about Augusta National and the fame and glory earned by its champions. But looking through the lens of an unlikely friendship, Freddie & Me provides a personal account of invaluable lessons taught between 18 holes. TrippBowden.com
1961 Ferrari 250 GT Comp./61 Short-wheelbase Berlinetta, S/N 2689. Lent by Bruce and Raylene Meyer of Beverly Hills. California © Peter Harholdt
It’s not very often you can check out sleek cars at an art gallery, but that’s precisely what’s going on at The High now through June 20.
The Allure of The Automobile is the museum’s latest exhibit featuring 18 rare, custom-built cars from the ‘30s to the ‘60s. These are some of the world’s most skillfully designed models including Bugatti, Duesenberg, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Ferrari. There’s also a 1935 Duesenberg SJ Roadster formerly owned by Clark Gable and a 1957 Jaguar XKSS Roadster owned by Steve McQueen.
The exhibition looks at the relationship between car design and the arts. It also follows the development of the motorcar, comparisons between European and American design, and how automotive styling and engineering changed after World War II.
Tickets are $18. Check the High Museum of Art for times. Tip: Thursdays are half-price between 4 and 8 p.m.
This St. Patrick’s Day some ten million glasses of Guinness will be consumed – as they are every day. Unfortunately, few of those drinkers know that the dark stout they are enjoying is not only one of the world’s most beloved beverages, but also an example and legacy of good business, philanthropy, and vision. In his new book, The Search for God and Guinness: A Biography of the Beer that Changed the World ($16.50) Stephen Mansfield tells the fascinating true story of Arthur Guinness and how he and the Guinness family used their wealth and influence to impact millions.
Arthur Guinness, who founded the brewery in 1759, rejected excessive materialism and believed that fair treatment of workers and caring for the poor were not only moral matters, but also principles of good business. God and Guinness looks at how this man and his family’s philosophy were never just about profit and thus became not just a great product but a symbol of Irish pride.
Mansfield summarizes “The Guinness Way” of virtue and leadership with inspiring prose, teaching how we might learn from it today in both our work and our personal lives.
The relationship between a father and a son is at the core of one’s journey to manhood. However, the value of a father’s life lessons often go unrecognized until later in life. For Norman Ollestad, his eccentric father’s love, thirst for life and quest for adventure would all come into play at age 11, when he finds himself alone after a plane crash in the wilderness. Crazy for the Storm, A Memoir of Survival, takes us on a dramatic journey into the life of Norm Jr., raised by a father who wanted his son to experience the might and the danger of life, to learn that you can’t surf a perfect wave without also being a little frightened.
In 1979 their chartered Cessna slammed into the side of Ontario Peak in the middle of a winter storm. Norm Sr., his girlfriend and the pilot were killed, leaving Norm Jr. to fight for his life. Stranded and freezing in the wild, Norm Jr. realized that every one of his father’s bold experiences had taught him lessons about strength and self-reliance that would now save his life. Recently named one of Amazon’s top ten books of 2009, this tale of determination, courage and persistence is nearly impossible to put down. www.crazyforthestorm.com
Many in the business world recognize Peter Drucker as the father of modern corporate management, but Drucker was also a source of wisdom on personal management. Many of his writings on the subject were scattered throughout his books and articles, but Bruce Rosenstein, who studied and interviewed Drucker, has compiled his ideas into a book that challenges us to consider life holistically.
Drucker believed that a fulfilling life was achieved by “living in more than one world” and having a diverse set of interests, activities, and pursuits. He believed this eclectic exposure helps us gain new insights, see the world from fresh perspectives and become inspired by new sources. Rosenstien uses Drucker as both a source and an example, navigating readers through his thoughts on honing your core competencies, developing your main talents, clarifying your values, and managing your time. The short and practical book is a unique presentation of Drucker and his thinking on how to lead a more meaningful life. Amazon, $13.67
