Overview
"In 2015, shortly after his 50th birthday, Doug deGrood, an otherwise-healthy advertising executive and avid golfer was diagnosed with stage I bladder cancer which quickly progressed to stage IV. The Right Side of the Fairway chronicles his compelling journey while applying well-known principles of golf to living a better, healthier life. From ""loosening your grip pressure"" to ""focusing on your short game,"" the approachable, metaphorical lessons deGrood shares are sure to appeal to golfers, but have meaning for non-golfers as well."
Full Product Details
Author: Doug Degrood
Publisher: Doug Degrood
Imprint: Doug Degrood
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.127kg
ISBN: 9781087863016
ISBN 10: 1087863015
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 16 March 2020
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
DeGrood's cancer journey exemplifies my own personal mantra, Keep Swingin'. Anyone who's ever teed up a golf ball will find great inspiration and value in this book. --Tim Herron, 4-time PGA Tour winner Doug deGrood has married two topics that I am very familiar with--golf and cancer. The Right Side of the Fairway is honest, uplifting, therapeutic and should be on the reading list for anyone who has received this unsettling diagnosis. Hole in one, Doug! --Harvey Mackay, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive This is one of the most poignant, insightful, witty and frank perspectives on dealing with cancer I have come across. This should be required reading not only for people faced with this life-threatening condition and their families, but also doctors, nurses and all others involved in supporting these courageous individuals (even the non-golfers). --Badrinath Konety, MD Doug deGrood writes as a mature believer--one who has learned that our faith doesn't promise that we'll never suffer but rather that suffering and challenges in life can ultimately bring us closer to God. In the end, the path to glory is the path of descent, knowing that God is with us every step of the way. And for that, the only appropriate response is gratitude. --Fr. Michael Reding, Pastor, St. Thomas the Apostle
Author Information
In addition to an avid golfer and stage IV bladder cancer survivor, Doug deGrood has been a fixture in the Minneapolis advertising community for going on three decades. A copywriter and creative director, he was one of the founding partners of boutique agency Gabriel deGrood Bendt. This is his first published work, unless you count the hundreds of ads he's created.DeGrood lives in Edina, Minnesota, with his wife, Michaelanne. Together, they have three adult children; Harry, Charlie, and Gigi; an old black cat named Alice; and a pug dog named Birdie. He is a member of the Minikahda Club in Minneapolis, where he recently served as the club's grounds chairperson and president.
