July 2018 Reading

The books that I finished reading in July 2018

July 2108 Books: photo by Cliff Hutson

This was a very focused month as I decided to just commit to finishing off the Miami Jones series, by A.J. Stewart, which I started last month. It was not that difficult as all of the stories are real "page turners"and a treat to read.

I very much appreciated the depiction of the experience of Black golfers on the PGA Tour in "Deep Rough."  Though, Stewart takes a big liberty with history - the 1966 Los Angeles Open was actually won by Arnold Palmer, despite a closing two over par 73. Charlie Sifford was the first African American to play on the PGA Tour; and he did win the Los Angeles Open in 1969. Sifford and Lee Elder were an inspiration to many in my generation. (Let us just say that Tiger Woods is quite a bit younger than my children.)

All of the stories contain fascinating nuggets of insight in to various sports such as baseball, yachting,  and cricket. And, Miami's observations on exercise and healthy eating also inspired me to do a little  better in my personal life. Not that I will ever put a bunch of green stuff into a blender and drink it for breakfast.

So, I guess that by now the discerning reading will have gathered that I highly recommend these books.