Parts of this book may not be suitable for teenagers. Thus begins this non golfer's true story of uprooted suburbanites adjusting to the rural north country as golf course owners and learn what really happens behind the scenes through humorous vignettes and anecdotes. As a keen observer of human nature, the outrageous behavior of people in general, and golfers in particular, will fascinate and embarrass at the same time. Dealing with the public in a service business is difficult in itself, but gets compounded when husbands and wives work together. There is a delicate dance they do that can sorely test the bonds of love and loyalty.
Different styles emerge and can conflict with personal relationships.
It is almost impossible to keep personal and business separate. Gender conflicts arise yet the husband and wife team must present a united front to the public. Although they were bombarded by so many issues on a daily basis, the mere stress of physically keeping up their grueling eighteen hour days was paramount to surviving this business. In retrospect, people can look for opportunities and never find them and others can create them and adapt accordingly. View Author's BIO Synopsis Recommended for ages 12 and up, including adults Set in the wilderness of northern Ontario, the lone wolf of this story earned the name of Big Paw from an area resident who made his living trapping.