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At twenty, Tiger Woods made his debut in a Nike commercial. “Hello, World,” he said. “Are you ready for me?” The world was ready. His handlers kept a tight rein on the private superstar, carefully controlling his media coverage. Although everyone recognizes Tiger Woods, his true character has remained a mystery. Tiger: The Real Story is the riveting story of this gifted athlete who tasted unprecedented success and fame. Using his storied golf career as a backdrop, it examines how the people closest to Tiger—an ambitious father, an ambivalent mother, and a starstruck wife—have shaped him into a complex and conflicted man. Central to the story is Tiger himself: how media hype and a sudden fall from grace have nearly destroyed his personal and professional life…and where he goes from here.
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"This book may remind readers not to idolize their public figures."
Publishers Weekly
"Kenerly's reading of this 'real story' about Tiger Woods is spot on, neither urgent nor reticent. His reserved delivery is especially appropriate when he is reading descriptions of odd events and occurrences that presage revelations of Woods' philandering…Not a wallow in the seaminess of Woods' situation, but a nice overview of his career arc."
Booklist
"A fascinating read, reminiscent of driving by a car accident; you don't want to look but you do it anyway."
Portland Book Review