Yohji Yamamoto: Talking to Myself

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French electronic musician Jean-Michel Jarre once defined Yohji Yamamoto's style like this: "For me, a woman in Yohji is like a nymphomaniac nun. His clothes are at once sensual and very ritualistic." This about a man whose reputation marks him as a designer of clothes for earnest intellectuals. This about a man whose 1998 "wedding" show featured a bridal striptease which took models from inflated Victorian crinolines down to slim-line dresses and pants. This about a man who is one of the most revered and idiosyncratic of 20th century designers. In Talking to Myself, Yamamoto has created an illustrated notebook that recounts the phases of his life. A work in progress punctuated with multiple images, Talking to Myself is the only book in which Yamamoto has become personally involved, making it a veritable extension of his own private world. In it, he "talks to himself" and with philosopher and art/fashion critic Kiyokazu Washida about himself and the objects he creates, objects that meld, blend with, and are assimilated by the person they seek to enhance. Pages marked by Yamamoto's pen and brush with Japanese ideograms, striking sketches, and abstract compositions help decipher his desire to achieve anti-fashion through fashion itself. Yamamoto's world is one of black and white symbols, a world in which color makes only a fleeting appearance.

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A must have for the Yohji Fan.......2003-11-28

Just beautiful...Unfortunately it is completely focused on the women's collections. They really must do one for the men!

Talking to Fireflies, Shrinking the Moon: Nature Activities for All Ages

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after reading I purchased copies for all my nature loving friends
Recommended for kids and adults
A door into nature
Take it from a nature teacher!
A creative collection of nature activities and observations

Talking to Fireflies, Shrinking the Moon: Nature Activities for All Ages
Edward Duensing
Manufacturer: Fulcrum Publishing
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ASIN: 1555913105

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after reading I purchased copies for all my nature loving friends.......2007-05-17

Have you ever heard of hypnotizing a frog by rubbing its belly? What about staying under 20 degrees above the horizon when trying to observe fish because of the way they see from underwater? What an awesome book for those who want their children to appreciate and participate in nature. Lots of party tricks like attracting fireflies with a flashlight and attracting birds by making a kissing sound on the back of your hand. An easy read, broken into short chapters, that offer lots of opportunities to see nature in a new light.

Recommended for kids and adults.......2007-04-17

If you have kids that are elementary school age, I strongly recommend this book. It will really help get your kids (and you) in tune with nature. Many of the things to do in this book I've discovered as a child on my own exploring nature. I know first-hand that these activities really work, and they're fun! Many of the activities have you interacting with animals in their environment, where you trigger their natural behavior. You (and your kids) become the observer and scientist. In the end, it's a great tool for parents to build a strong bond with their children, as most of the activities can be guided by an adult.

A door into nature.......2006-11-03

If you or a child enjoy the outdoors, this book delivers real surprises. From only one chapter, my daughter spent hours this summer talking to fireflies with their light cues. This purchase was well worth it, and would be a great book to take on camping trips (or anywhere else you will be outside). Any book that makes a teenager forget about computer time or TV is a little miracle, and Duensing's book is a special find.

Take it from a nature teacher!.......2004-01-16

I teach nature to boys in a summer camp and have used this book more than any other in my reference library...the pages are almost worn out! It's perfect in the language it uses and the activities are always fun. I have never recommended a book before, but couldn't pass up the opportunity to share this amazing book with other educators.

A creative collection of nature activities and observations.......1998-08-31

An unusual collection of information and learning activities concerning the world of nature which should appeal to both children and adults. The collection includes in-depth descriptions of many unexpected mysteries underlying seemingly every day natural occurances. Reading this book and participating in the described activities changes the way these events are understood while increasing understanding and enjoyment of observation of and participation in natural events. Good for all ages.

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Racism and its Effects on a Family
A beautifully crafted page-turner!
Portrait of immigrant family trying to escape family "curse"
An International Affair

Talking to the Moon
Noel Alumit
Manufacturer: Carroll & Graf
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0786716290

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When Jory Lalaban, a Filipino postman, finds himself the target of a racially motivated shooting, he is forced to confront long buried memories of his life in the Philippines — how he came to abandon the priesthood to become a worshipper of the Moon; his youth in an orphanage after World War II; the devastating “curse” that forced him and his new bride, Belen, to flee the Philippines for the United States.
The shooting makes international headlines, disturbing the quiet life of the Lalabans, a family forced to face its darkest fears. The reader is introduced to a cast of memorable characters like Emerson Lalaban, the son who talks to his dead brother on the phone, but fails to properly communicate his feelings to the man he loves; Michael, Emerson's Taiwanese boyfriend, who vows to never fall in love with an American again; the wife Belen Lalaban, a woman who hears the quirky voice of the Virgin Mary; and William, the racist gunman who demands to be heard. Inspired by an actual event, this funny, rich novel unflinchingly tackles the most explosive topics facing America today: race, religion, and sexuality.

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Racism and its Effects on a Family.......2007-07-27

Noel Alumit has succeeded in producing another fine novel - his second after the award winning 'Letters to Montgomery Clift'. For a young novelist to produce such quality of consistency is indeed a good omen for longevity. The reason for the continued interest in Alumit's work can be attributed to his unique technique of storytelling - a technique that successfully mixes 'progressive' story development as divided into chapters named for each of the chief characters, and blending these chapters in a manner that fleshes out the current motif with detailed history and motivation from the past. Add to this propelling non-linear fascinating plot his particular brand of magical realism and presto! - a story that is innately interesting becomes a kaleidoscope of language, human foibles, while exploring touchy issues such as racism, same sex love, and familial healing.

Jory, the primary character, was born into poverty in the Philippines, placed in an orphanage, raised his standard of living in his alignment with the Catholic church and then finding a true source of philosophical commitment in Baguio, an area of the Philippines blessed with native spirit worship, healing, and magic. There he meets and falls in love with Belen, a beautiful girl from the wealthiest, most influential family on the island, and when Belen becomes pregnant and her family disowns her, Belen enters nursing and the couple eventually move to California. There, Jory is a mail carrier who continues to conjure spirits and embrace Moon worship. The couple has two boys - Jory Junior ('Jun-Jun') and Emerson (named after Jory's primary influence in his education - Ralph Waldo Emerson). Jun dies at age 8 in an accident and Emerson must accept the fact that his mother's grief is so profound that Emerson feels second best: the fact that Emerson is a closeted gay lad who finds friends with street hustlers further alienates him as does his most unsuccessful first relationship with an abusive man.

The crisis of the story is a hate crime in which Jory is shot by a Nazi-like man placing Jory near death and then in a hospitalization for coma and multiple surgeries. The family finds healing in the tragedy as each member turns to private sources of spiritual nourishment, and the manner in which this loving yet fractured family recovers makes of a heartrending, tender conclusion.

Noel Alumit understands how to address multiple social issues in solid plot details, allowing the reader to see such variations as multiracial gay love relationships and transplanted immigrant histories and traditions and the cleaver of hate crimes as sustainable plot elements instead of sidebar explosions. He writes with great reverence for the human spirit, and if his novels end with a bit too much tidying-up, he can be forgiven: the people he allows us to know in his novel deserve resolution. This novel is a very fine read! Grady Harp, July 07

A beautifully crafted page-turner!.......2007-04-21

I loved Noel Alumit's first novel, "Letters to Montgomery Clift." Alumit draws complete, human characters, whom I truly miss when I've finished the book. I loved "Talking to the Moon" even more. I couldn't put the book down, and for the best possible reason - I always needed to find out what these characters were going to do next, and what happened to them that made them who they are. Alumit crafts the story perfectly, exposing just enough history to reveal everything at just the right time. It's a love story, and a story of healing, and a mystery. I can't wait for Alumit's third novel!

Portrait of immigrant family trying to escape family "curse".......2007-01-16

Jory Lalaban, a Filipino immigrant postal carrier, gets shot four times by a psychotic "America For Americans" bigot, and lies near death in a Los Angeles hospital. His family, consisting of dutiful wife Belen (who had abandoned her Catholic religion when she married Jory, but still communicates with the Virgin Mary) and his somewhat alienated 30 year old gay son Emerson, rally to his bedside, both recalling their previous family crisis, when Emerson's older brother, Ju-Ju (for Jory Jr.), was killed by a car that hit him on his skateboard when he was 8 years old. What Emerson hasn't told his parents is that Ju-Ju still speaks to him regularly when he needs guidance, calling him in phone calls nobody else can hear.

Was there really a "family curse" put on them by Belen's mother, after she disgraced the family by becoming pregnant by Jory, who at that time was studying toward becoming a priest? And would it ever allow Emerson the kind of loving relationship his mother and father had, since a previous disasterous relationship make him leery about commitment, which has pushed away the only other man he loved, Michael, a Taiwanese flight attendant? The media attention from the attack puts an additional strain on the family, who finds their life savings depleted to pay the costs that medical insurance won't cover.

A well-written emotionally-gripping story told mostly through somewhat meandering flashbacks by Emerson, Belen and Michael, and dreams by the comatose Jory, in alternating chapters. It skillfully highlights the impact of old customs and the new realities the family faces every day, with the insecurity of "the curse" the overriding factor. I give it four stars out of five.

An International Affair.......2007-01-15

Alumit, Noel, "Talking to the Moon". Carroll & Graf, 2007.

An International Affair

Amos Lassen and Literary Pride

Noel Alumit's new book "Talking to the Moon" is quite a winner. It has something for everyone: the life cycle of birth and death, crime, intrigue, love, coming-of-age, mystery and above all else a solid plot that will keep you turning pages.
It is about the struggles of a Filipino family has while living on the west coast of America and tells the story of persistence. Jory Lalaban is a postman who is Filipino. When he finds himself to be the target of a shooting based upon racial motivation, he is forced to face some issues that he thought he had left behind in the Philippines. He had been raised in an orphanage during World War II, entered the priesthood afterwards and then suddenly left in order to worship the Moon and for some reason forced to flee his homeland with his bride, Belen,
His shooting became an international news item and tore his private life asunder and ultimately forced Jory to face his greatest fears. We meet in the book, Emerson, Jory's son, who talks to his dead brother on the phone but is unable to communicate his true feelings to the man he loves, Michael. Michael is from Taiwan and his relationship with Emerson sours him on American men. Belen, Joey's wife, claims to hear the voice of the Virgin Mary is another memorable character. Then there is William the shooter who is inspired by racism and demands to be heard.
The book is based on actual events and the novel deals with some of the hot topics of the world today--race and religion, sexuality and diversity. Alumit has written an amazing book that cries out to be read. In the fashion of thrillers, "Talking to the Moon" is enhanced by lovely prose, realistic characters and everyday run-of-the-mill events. When a shot at one of the characters occurs, lives are changed and reality is questioned
Lalaban and his wife came to America to escape the tensions they faced because their love crossed class-lines. She had been a rich debutante and he was a poor seminarian. When they are three years short of paying off the mortgage on their home, Jory is shot by a white supremacist. The inner lives of the couple and Jory's memories of the Philippines are meshed and the shooting incident begins to cause an unraveling of their relationships. The results are fascinating to watch as they unfold before our eyes.
A lot happens in the novel but it is easy to follow and even easier to become a part of. Alumet has a knack for incorporating the reader into the plot so that he is not just looking in but can actually feel the events as they happen. This is a book that is multifaceted and mutli-dimensional. Above everything else, it is an interesting story and an excellent read.

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A surprise hit! I also highly recommend the Goodnight Moon DVD...
A Classic!
Best bedtime book ever!
Classic.
Classic Favorite!

Goodnight Moon
Margaret Wise Brown
Manufacturer: HarperFestival
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Perhaps the perfect children's bedtime book, Goodnight Moon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for--or attempting to postpone--his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the "quiet old lady whispering hush." Clement Hurd's illustrations are simple and effective, alternating between small ink drawings and wide, brightly colored views of the little rabbit's room.

Finding all of the items mentioned throughout the book within the pictures is a good bedtime activity--a reappearing little mouse is particularly pesky. By the end of the little rabbit's goodnight poem, the story has quieted to a whisper, and the drawings have darkened with nightfall. As you turn the last page, you can expect a sleepy smile and at least a yawn or two. (Picture book)

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In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight.

In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.

Generations of children have begged to hear this story before bed. Now children can add a new element to their bedtime routine by flipping the tape and listening to the original Goodnight Moon lullaby on the reverse side. In a new, beautifully designed reusable pouch, this wonderful recording of the classic bedtime story and the special bonus of the soothing, original lullaby composed especially for this recording is just right for sleepyheads.

American Bookseller's Pick of the Lists 1995

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A surprise hit! I also highly recommend the Goodnight Moon DVD... .......2007-10-14

This seemingly simple book is my son's absolute favorite! I had no idea it would be such a hit, now I know why its a classic.

The illustrations are very simple and seem old fashion compared to most newer books out there. The colors you see on the cover and all the colors in the bookk, it alternates between color and black & white pages, and yet... its adored by my 17 month son.
He roars "balloon!" and points to the drawing of the red balloon and also says 'chairs', 'mush' and 'hush'. He just loves it and I often see him flipping thru the book on his own.

We have the lapbook edition with is also a boardbook but much bigger, however I would recommend this version.
The Lap book is difficult for him to pick up and 'read' by himself and has gotten very bent up because of his laying on one side while trying to read the opposite page. Also the lap version is too big to throw in the diaper bag.

I also recommend purchasing (or recording if you have HBO) the HBO special on DVD "Goodnight Moon and Other Sleepytime Tales".
Goodnight Moon and Other Sleepytime Tales
My son saw this after we bought the book and it was so neat to see him run and get his book, making the connection between the book and the visuals in the dvd.

The dvd is completely wonderful in its own right. It features Susan Sarandon telling the story twice, in the beginning and the end of the dvd. She is an excellent narrator. :)
The goodnight moon graphics are the exact same as the book but are animated a little bit.

It also features Tony Bennet singing Dreamland, Lauren Hill singing Hush Little Baby, Natalie Cole, Aaron Neville and my son's favorite song on the dvd, Twinkle Tinkle Little Star sung by Patty LaBelle. My son says 'tinkle!' whene he knows its coming and actually sings along! The visuals are gorgeous of a little girl playing among the stars.

Over all the dvd is very soothing, my son watches/listens to it after his dinner as a wind down and before we read him the Goodnight Moon book and tuck him into his crib. :) Buy this book and also buy the dvd, your child will love them both.

A Classic!.......2007-09-30

I give this book as a baby shower gift or a birthday gift to my friends' kids who are 5 and under. It's a sure favorite.

Best bedtime book ever!.......2007-09-28

I first had this book read to me at a public library when I was 4. I never owned it growing up, but I would borrow it and force my parents to read it to me.
I bought this book for my dear friend who is about to give birth as I write this for her little one. I think it is an integral part of the bedtime routine and it can be fun to have your child say goodnight to their room as well.

Classic........2007-09-24

This book is a classic and my daughter has enjoyed it for many months. She is now old enough to point out the cats and mouse etc and the story is a darling one. We have bought this book many times for family and friends.

Classic Favorite!.......2007-09-17

I have read this book to my baby nearly every night since she was born. I was using an old paperback copy I had, but my 7 month old wants to turn the pages herself. So glad it's available as a board book. It's a timeless classic and a favorite.

Talking to Fireflies, Shrinking the Moon

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Talking to Fireflies, Shrinking the Moon
Edward Duensing
Manufacturer: Plume
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A Thoreau of the plains

Talking to the Moon
John Joseph Mathews
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma Press
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A Thoreau of the plains.......2000-03-29

I first read Talking to the Moon when living in Oklahoma's Osage County, only a few miles from where it was written. John Joseph Mathews, the author, was a native of that beautiful, rugged, still sparsely populated country. The scion of a locally prominent part-Osage family, he attended the University of Oklahoma and Oxford University, fought in WWI, and then came home to live alone for 10 years in a house he had built on his father's ranch. This book is the fruit of that time; it recounts his experiences and observations of the people, wildlife, and flora of that unique place. I found most of his observations to be accurate and pertinent 45 years later, except that if anything there are fewer people and better environmental conditions than there were in the 1930s and 40s, when Oklahoma's oil fever was still in full swing, and the Osage country was a hotbed of petroleum exploration and exploitation.

The book's structure is based on the Osage's concept of the moon's cycles as the basis of their year. The opening sentence of the third chapter, "Just-Doing-That Moon", says: "The Osage say that the moon is a woman and that she makes her appearance twelve times a year." Each of the moon's appearances has a name and, in the book, a corresponding chapter.

Mathews was deeply involved in Osage tribal politics, attempting to safeguard their lands and mineral rights from encroachment by state and federal government, and also attempting to preserve tribal history. He founded the Osage Tribal Museum in Pawhuska, and one chapter of the book is mostly devoted to his successful effort to have portraits painted for the museum of the leading elders of the tribe. This was in the summer of 1936, which still stands as the hottest on record in this area. His tales of dealing with the proud, recalcitrant elders and the somewhat clueless portraitist are both humorous and moving.

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Talking to the Moon is an adorable story about a little boy that has a wish to talk to the moon and share all of his secrets. Discover the wonders of his dream and special friendship with the moon.

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Scientific Golf

Rage against the machine

The most complete and accurate golf instruction book EVER

Very detailed info but requires a lot of study to comprehend

Great Source Of Information

The Golfing Machine
Homer Kelley
Manufacturer: Golfing Machine
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0932890067

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Scientific Golf.......2007-08-11

I purchased this book after hearing Peter Kessler discuss it on his XM radio show.

I was pleased to find a copy, since I understand they are quiet scarce. I have enjoyed reading it so far. It is quiet complex, but very interesting. For people who have some scientific or techincal background, it is a fascinating perspective on a very fasscinating game.

Rage against the machine.......2005-11-22

Homer Kelly is an engineer who has written a book about the golf swing that is supposedly "The computer age approach to golfing perfection". But it could equally well be written by Homer Simpson, because it is almost impossible to understand. This book reminds me of the holy bible: it is so vaguely written that it opens up to a host of different interpretations, and no two readers will come away with identical perceptions. This may work for the bible, but for a work that promotes the truth about the golf swing it simply won't do.

For incongruous reasons, Homer doesn't use ordinary scientific terms when describing golf. He doesn't use ordinary golf terms either, so this makes his ideas very hard to follow.

There are several other reasons for this:
1) No logical flow. He begins in mid-scenario and describes clubhead-ball interaction and mixes hand action and other body parts into the plot without hesitation.

2) He prescribes, that you should read the book in a most strange order: Chapter 1, 1st part of chapter 12, 1st part of chapter 14, chapter 8, chapter 9, 1st part of chapter 7, 1st part of chapter 10, 1st part of chapter 11, 2nd part of chapter 12 etc. If he wants people to read the book like this, why didn't he write it like that? It is not that he didn't have the time as he allegedly spent 28 years writing it, and he has re-written some of the chapters since the first publication!

3) The terms used are neither scientific nor golf related. They are home-made and quite illogical. And they are never explained when first introduced.

The reason I can say with confidence, that it is not a scientific book, are manifold:
1) The notationes used are not scientific.
2) No cause and effect explained, only description of static positions (geometries).
3) You can't make predictions or even calculations with his theories.
4) No documentation what so ever are presented.

I believe that this fellow used to be a pretty good golfer, handicap 1 or thereabouts, and that he has evolved some major observations into this comprehensive - but very far from conclusive, volume.

One of the major "findings" in The Golfing Machine is, that there are two principally different ways of golfing: swinging versus hitting. But strangely enough, they show identical golf swings even though the dynamics (and body parts) used to propel the club are different. But how can different dynamics result in identical swings? If the applied forces in two swings are different, then the two swings will have different dynamics and will look different. And conversely, if two swings look the same, then the forces that produced the swings has to be identical. This is pure Newtonian physics. Anything else doesn't make sense.

Homer also states that you can move either of your wrists in 6 different directions. You can cock them, bend them, roll them, arch them, turn them etc. But what good is this notation when he doesn't tell which movements are preferable? It doesn't bring clarity, only confusion.

Homer also states that the best way to swing a golf club is with a flat left wrist. And that may very well be true (especially if he bothered to define "best"), but how did he arrive at that conclusion, and how can the reader trust that he is right? Has he grabbed the idea from thin air, is it a result of a logical train of thoughts, real life observations or maybe calculations on mathematical models? No clues are given, no references warrants his findings.

I sincerely believe, that I would go stark raving mad if I had to read this book for a sustained period of time. It is that frustrating! He picks the golf swing apart into 1000 pieces, but he never puts it back together. It feels like having a puzzle of 1000 pieces from 1000 different puzzles.

For all I know, Homer could be a misunderstood genius or a raving lunatic - it is very hard to make a clear decision based on the contents of the book, because it is so difficult and frustrating to read and understand. My assumption leans towards the latter - but I could be wrong.

The most complete and accurate golf instruction book EVER.......2005-07-25

This book is flat-out amazing. Tough read- yes. But click on the little picture of TGM (the yellow book) on the top of this page- this allows you to look into the book...read under the title "Simplicity". That's some of Homer's philosophy on how to approach this game...there is more in the real book.

This is the absolute most complete golf book EVER. Golf is mostly physics. Hit a ball in the bush...the ball doesn't go in the trees because it doesn't like you- it goes in because it HAS TO! Everything in the universe plays by the same laws of physics...golf included. Homer knew this.

Think about it. You can use this to your advantage...

Homer Kelly studied the golf swing for 30 or so years before publishing TGM. It has everything you would ever need in it...the only variable as far as I'm concerned is whether or not you want to put it the time to sort through everything that has been HANDED to you...

I think it IS a hard read...but the golf swing is not a simple thing and if one is confused, shouldn't be thought of as such (leave that to the pros!- these guys have been lucky enough to develop- Homer would say "stumble into"- good swings). And there are tons of forums on the internet that can really help in the process of understanding this book. It takes a while to be able to really really understand the book...but you will set off lightbulbs like you never have before.

I do recommend seeing a qualified instructor though to aid you with this book and your golf....Homer felt the same way....this book wasn't really intended for the average guy...more for trained instructors. That's why it's not as easy as it could be to read...and besides, Homer wanted a book that an instructor could carry with him/herself...not a dictionary sized thing.

In the book, Homer Kelly also talks about his opinions on most golf instruction. And he's right...golf is difficult to most people and typical instruction is confusing not because the instruction itself is complex, but because it is vague and incomplete.

"After all, complexity is always more workable and comfortable than mystery is." -Homer Kelly

Homer believed that golf is a game for thinkers. I couldn't agree more. If you're serious enough at improving at this sport I think you should attempt to look at it in a different way...as more of a learning experience...like martial arts or something. This is the problem with golf...it is not TAUGHT...people get quick fixes and then wallow in their own confusion.

It's all about persistence, really. Again, this book has 95% of all the answers you would ever need. What a great thing.

-Paul

BTW- I recommend you check out anything from Brian Manzella, Chuck Evans, and Lynn Blake. They have great forums- this is the next best thing to seeing an Authorized Instructor of TGM (the way Homer wanted it to be BTW- he wanted people to use the book as a companion and reference, with the instructor's guidance).

Very detailed info but requires a lot of study to comprehend.......2005-07-25

Homer Kelley should be commended for compiling a very informational book on the golf swing. He has, however, presented his theory from an engineering point of view that may cause some readers to recoil. There is a lot of cross-references that tie all of his ideas together but it takes a fair amount of time to really understand the entire book. The book is not just about building a golf swing, it helps you understand how you can manipulate your body to perform just about any swing you like, as long as it follows certain scientific tenets. The serious student of the game should not be without this book in his library, as it is a valuable reference source, but I feel that more people would be benefitted had Mr. Kelley presented his ideas in a more understandable manner.

Great Source Of Information.......2005-06-02

After reading some of the reviews I was hesitant to purchase this book. I was afraid it might be too technical.

Homer Kelley provides so much information it's hard not to understand the rudiments of a good golf swing, and how the laws of physics, etc. apply.
The information he provides can make you a better golfer, at the least, you will be more knowledgeable about your (type) of swing. This alone, can translate into more confidence on the course.
This is a must-read for avid Golfers, or for anyone who would like to can! their Golf Instructor :)

The golfing machine: The star system of G.O.L.F., geometrically oriented linear force

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The golfing machine: The star system of G.O.L.F., geometrically oriented linear force
Homer Kelley
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The golfing machine: The Star System of G.O.L.F

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Homer Kelley
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The Golfing Machine
Homer Kelley
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The Golfing Machine

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THE GOLFING MACHINE GEOMETRIC GOLF - THE COMPUTER AGE APPROACH TO GOLFING PERFECTION

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THE GOLFING MACHINE GEOMETRIC GOLF - THE COMPUTER AGE APPROACH TO GOLFING PERFECTION
HOMER KELLEY
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The Golfing Machine: Its Construction, Operation, and Adjustment (Geometric Golf: The Computer Age Approach to Golfing Perfection)

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The Golfing Machine: Its Construction, Operation, and Adjustment (Geometric Golf: The Computer Age Approach to Golfing Perfection)
Homer Kelley
Manufacturer: Star System Press
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000RLPU70

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The Golfing Machine: The Star System of G.O.L.F.
Homer Kelley
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KT7UV8

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