Out of the Rough: An Intimate Portrait of Laura Baugh and Her Sobering Journey

by Steve Eubanks and Laura Baugh

Book Overview

An illustrated autobiography of the American female golfer, Laura Baugh. It contains details of both her sporting career and private life, including her alcoholism. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558537554
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Rutledge Hill Pr
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.0" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Who's In Control?

Isn't that the question since we were chldren? Who's in control here? Some figure it out quicker than others and learn the lesson better. For others, like Laura, it takes time and pain. But in the end, gain.Her pain and gain, here exposed for all the world to see, is for the comfort and strength she gives through this book to those who find themselves or loved ones in -- out of control. Frightening and shocking is the realization that such substances take over and dominate such intelligent, talented people. The fight will always be there. Close by though, more powerful than those unrelenting enemies are Laura's strengths she's learned to rely upon and live for, God and children. May both bless her.She's a winner in more important events than just LPGA championships.

Growing Up is So Painful!

If you are alcoholic or know someone who is, this is an insightful read. If you know anything about golf (which I don't), it would make the book an even more intimate experience. Sharing Laura's journey is worth the time to see how thoughtlessly one's life can become completely out of control, if not life-threatening as well. 'Good luck, Laura: every day is like climbing a mountain, and drunk or sober, having 7 kids is more than a juggling act.'

THE MYSTERY SOLVED

As a contempory of Ms. Baugh, I often wondered why this extremely gifted golfer would fail to win not only the BIG ONE, but ANY golf match as a pro. Ms. Baugh, in an honest approach, explains how alcohol became her best friend and a god to her. She tells of her early misses in golf tournaments and the later matches where alcohol caused her hands to shake. She fooled no one but herself and admits she is an alcoholic. An excellent book. Recomended to anyone who faces this problem or knows someone who faces this problem. A GREAT BOOK!!

A must read for everybody associated with an alcahol problem

It only takes 4 hrs. to read this book. My daughter was at Betty Ford, I learned more about her problem from this book than all the pamphlets I received. I now have a better understanding of people with this problem than I ever did. I have a sense of guilt that I didn't reach out and try to be more understanding during her problem days. Thank you Laura for your truthfullnes.

just when i needed a push ,laura baugh gave me one!!!

being a recovering alcoholic ,i have to say that this book is the best ever! after having relapses over the past year ,this book completely changed my attitude and showed me that i can overcome this disease and live a successful life. i almost lost everything and now ,thanks to laura baugh ,i have turned my life around and am on the road to success and happiness. anyone can do this if they read this book ,study it and take it to heart. it was sent to me by a very dear person in my life and for that ,my life has been saved. thanks laura baugh. you are the greatest!