During the winter of 2008, sitcom writer Bob Smiley decided to join his fellow writers and walk the picket line in support of the Writers Guild of America. A golf junkie since boyhood, Smiley reached out to ESPN and got a freelance gig writing golf humour columns from the point of view of the average 18+ handicapper. When he realised the writers' strike was going to last longer than he'd anticipated, he decided to attempt a feat many sports fans fantasize about: to follow Tiger Woods from the gallery for every hole of an entire season. So with a wife and two small children at home, Smiley hit the PGA trail, travelling on the cheap for months on end. His adventures took him from San Diego to the deserts of Dubai, through the gates of Augusta National, and to, arguably, the greatest U.S. Open of all time at Torrey Pines, where in June of 2008 Tiger defeated the opposition on only one leg. (His other one was debilitated by a torn ACL and fractured tibia.) Following his inspiring victory at the U.S. Open, Tiger announced that he was going straight into surgery and would sit out the rest of the 2008 season. Although this turn of events eliminated the possibility of a Grand Slam (winning all four Majors in a single calendar year), Tiger's strength and courage in the face of golf mortality add a whole new dimension to his story - and to Smiley's.

Follow the Roar: Tailing Tiger for All 604 Holes of His Most Spectacular Season

Biographies & Memoirs

Smiley, Bob

Historical

Harper

TV writer and contributor to ESPN.com Bob Smiley followed a dream in 2008—trailing Tiger Woods, arguably the greatest pro golfer ever, for the entire PGA season. In Follow the Roar, Smiley reports from the gallery at every hole on every tournament course in a year that would turn out to be the most monumental so far in Tiger Wood’s already illustrious career. Including a new update on Tiger’s magnificent return to the game in 2009, Follow the Roar is exhilarating, funny, engaging, and inspiring—604 holes in the life of a golf legend.

Harper-perennial

Harper Large Print

Since introducing Average Boy to the Clubhouse readers in June 2003, the monthly humor column has quickly become the most popular part of the magazine. Growing Up Super Average is a funny look at real-life for transitioning, young believers. A host of topics important to teens is covered, such as making and maintaining friends, sibling relationships, making and handling money, media discernment, anger, getting along with parents, etc. Each chapter includes: A Humorous Story, Above Average Advice, Did You Know, and God's Guide devotional application.

Creciendo como un niño súperpromedio (Spanish Edition)

Children's Books

Florea, Jesse

Literature & Fiction

Vida

A cowboy governor finds himself the accidental leader of Texas's right-wing revolution in this irreverent, entertaining debut novel.
Written with the comedic mastery of Christopher Buckley, Don't Mess with Travis tells the story of Ben Travis, a no-name Texas senator who becomes governor after a late-night accident takes the lives of the men ahead of him in the chain of command.
Before the paint has even dried on his parking spot, the recently divorced Travis uncovers the latest Washington power grab and decides there's only one solution: secession. The stunt pits Travis (and Texas) against the president, a golf-obsessed, progressive egomaniac with spotty leadership skills. The liberal elites are behind the president, and they will try every dirty trick to derail the new governor and hold on to the most prosperous state in the Union. Despite the doomsday threats from D.C., Travis forges ahead in a thrilling and hysterical quest to fight big-government tyranny and restore sanity to the nation.
Can Travis avoid a second Civil War without bending his knee to Washington? Will his own daughter and ex-wife come to his aid or sell him out? Most important, can they get all this settled before the beginning of high school football season?
In the tradition of Advise and Consent and Primary Colors, Don't Mess with Travis brilliantly lampoons all that's wrong with present-day politics while waving the flag behind everything that's right.

Don't Mess with Travis: A Novel

Humor & Satire

Thomas Dunne Books

Since introducing Average Boy to the Clubhouse readers in June 2003, the monthly humor column has quickly become the most popular part of the magazine. Growing Up Super Average is a funny look at real-life for transitioning, young believers. A host of topics important to tweens is covered, such as making and maintaining friends, sibling relationships, making and handling money, media discernment, anger, getting along with parents, etc. Each chapter includes: A Humorous Story, Above Average Advice, Did You Know, and God's Guide devotional application.

Growing Up Super Average: The Adventures of Average Boy

Focus on the Family

Super Average Boy is back with another thirty fun-filled devotional readings for kids. For both boys and girls, these devotionals address real-life situations faced by kids 8 to 12, through the antics and adventures of “Average Boy.” These creative stories and devotions encourage young readers to embrace the joy of being Super Average, as they find purpose and peace with the person God made them to be. This second book in the series covers topics like texting/cyberbullying, handling homework, the importance of reading, finding a mentor, missing curfew, confidence, overscheduling, preparing to serve God as an adult, conflict resolution, and more.

Devotions for Super Average Kids 2 (Average Boy)

Religions

These thirty fun-filled devotional readings for kids will encourage them to tell others about Jesus. Boys and girls alike will be inspired through the antics and adventures of “Average Boy,” who is Super Average when it comes to loving God and showing others how to do the same! Addressing real-life situations, the lessons cover topics like making friends, dealing with backstabbing classmates, getting along with parents and siblings, understanding your changing body, and most importantly, growing your relationship with God. This new repackage of Growing Up Super Average sports a new look and includes additional devotions and features.

Devotions for Super Average Kids (Average Boy)

Come along with Average Boy, the longtime popular character from the Clubhouse magazine feature, “Adventures of Average Boy,” in his hilarious journey through the school year. In this middle-grade fiction book, readers will follow Bob (Average Boy) and laugh at his antics as he seeks to set goals and reach them with varying success. One of his big goals is his youth group’s yearlong challenge to stand up for God.\nEnjoy the signature humor of Christian comedian Bob Smiley. Boys and girls, ages 8 to 12, love the funny stories as they learn important biblical lessons packed into every adventure. Families can also read the Devotions for Super Average Kids (book 1 and 2) and listen to The Official Average Boy Podcast.

Average Boy’s Above-Average Year

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Books by Smiley, Bob

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Follow the Roar: Tailing Tiger for All 604 Holes of His Most Spectacular Season

Follow the Roar: Tailing Tiger for All 604 Holes of His Most Spectacular Season

Follow the Roar: Tailing Tiger for All 604 Holes of His Most Spectacular Season

Creciendo como un niño súperpromedio (Spanish Edition)

Don't Mess with Travis: A Novel

Growing Up Super Average: The Adventures of Average Boy

Devotions for Super Average Kids 2 (Average Boy)

Devotions for Super Average Kids (Average Boy)

Average Boy’s Above-Average Year