By Len Ziehm
Another book about Tiger Woods? When I first heard about “Tiger, Tiger,” by James Patterson, I wondered why. After all, his playing career is in obvious decline.
But, then I considered the author, James Patterson, one of the most prolific writers over the last few decades, and also one of the very best. His works are popular in both fiction and non-fiction genres.
He’s created some unforgettable characters, most notably, the Alex Cross series. He has done true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, as well as Princess Diana and brought to light the horrendous sex scandal account of Jeffrey Epstein. He’s co-authored novels with, among others, Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton and told his own story in the appropriately named “James Patterson by James Patterson.’’
What else could this guy do?
Once again, Patterson created a well written and informative book about the real Tiger Woods. It seems the golfing public can never learn enough about the life of the 15-time major champion, who held the No. 1 spot on the Official World Golf Ranking for 683 weeks.
“Tiger, Tiger,” published by Little Brown and Company, Hachette Book Group, is the first full-scale Woods biography. The complete title includes “His life as it’s never been told before.’’
A lot of books have been written with Woods as the main character, but nothing from this perspective, as his extraordinary career merits.
Arranged chronologically, the chapters are relatively short and each begins with a site, a location and a date. It’s only 439 pages, but you won’t breeze through it in just a few sittings. There are no pictures to break up, or enhance the copy, but it is an easy read.
Woods’ relationship with his father, Earl, and his own with his son Charlie, are particularly endearing.
For the avid golfer it stirs fond memories of Woods’ spectacular victories, as well as his human frailty and personal health challenges. All in all, It’s a very fair appraisal of Woods’ life.
Tiger’s life has been recorded in the media since he was a junior golfer. In this book, Patterson offers a concise rendition of both the good times, as well as the bad.
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