The Tao Of Creative Caddying

The Tao of Creative Caddying is a fictional account of a recovering alcoholic's life on the golf course. Utilizing a comic mode, various maturational issues such as moral codes, sexuality, and forgiveness are identified and explored. The novel commences with an introduction to Steven Renaldi, the main protagonist. His debut loop on the golf course is presented. Alan, Master of all caddies is also introduced. The next two chapters present Steven's first year in an all boy's high school as well as subsequent adventures on the golf course. The following three chapters introduce three caddies of distinct personality and impact on Steven. Byron, Mouth-Organ Roger, and Goofball Billy develop into integral components of Steven's developing personality. Subsequent chapters illustrate life on the golf course, a deeper look into the life of Alan, master of all caddies, and Steven's relationships with women. The novel concludes with the loss of two significant characters in Steven's life and the resulting knowledge he garners from these losses. The narrator tells his story to fellow alcoholics as a way to heal himself as well as provide a path of healing for other alcoholics. The author is 53-years-old. He possesses a BA in Psychology and an MA in Child Development. He has been employed as an individual and family therapist specializing in the treatment of adolescents for the past twenty-five years. He worked at Montammy Golf and Country Club in Alpine N.J. as a caddy for ten years.