I Call Him "Mr. President": Stories of Golf, Fishing, and Life with My Friend George H. W. Bush

I bought this book for my brother-in-law who has Parkinsons, is blind for all intents and purposes, and has had his beloved game of golf viciously taken from him by the aforementioned. Why, you ask, would you buy him a book when he cannot read? Because his loving wife, my sister, graciously reads to him at night before they go to sleep. I loved the concept of this book which is really about the special friendship between President George H. W. Bush and his local golf pro, Ken Raynor, in Kennebunkport, Maine. You see, I bought this book to not only entertain my BIL, but to hopefully and gently remind him that there are things more important than golf.I sneaked a peek before giving it to its intended recipient and think that I might enjoy this book myself, even though I've never swung a club. I'll update after he's finished this book.

I learned about this book when I heard the author interviewed on "All the Best", a podcast I thoroughly enjoy. I immediately ordered it, but when it arrived, I was sorry to see how small the print is. (Why publishers do that is beyond me.) I considered returning it because of that, but decided to try reading that tiny print, even though it meant holding the book two inches from my face. Within a page or two, my decision to keep it was cemented. It is a magnificent story of a friendship between the author, who is the head golf pro at the Cape Arundel Golf Course in Kennebunkport, Maine, and Kennebunkport's most famous resident, President George H. W. Bush. This story is for everyone, no matter their party affiliation. It has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with class, grace, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. It is a gem despite some careless errors in basic English (such as the misspelling of "stationery", as well as a number of punctuation errors.) I highly recommend it.

I read a book a week and this is my top 5 of all time. Very well written but had a tear im my eye and a smile on my face while reading each chapter.Ken was fortunate to have a window into the life of one of the most honest, down to earth, loving life, gentlemen POTUS our country has ever been blessed with.

Ken Raynor is an amazing story teller and has held court at Cape Arundel for eons. This story is insirpational and heartfelt. Read the book and then play a round at one of the best courses in New England - and let Ken regale you more tales for golf and fishing.

The book was fantastic. It really provided a great depiction, of President #41, and what a wonderful person that he is. I also loved the fact that you can read the book, over several weeks, since it is a series of short stories about the President and The Pro.

I don’t know when this book was written about our 41st president-obviously before he died, but what a wonderful and moving tribute it is to such a warm-hearted and caring individual.

I bought this book for my husband. I bought it mostly for the golf story, he enjoys reading books about golfers. But he said it was a great book, very interesting and easy read.

Very enjoyable. I’m not a golfer or a fisherperson, but I enjoyed reading about President Bush and his family.

Fascinating Love golf and have developed an appreciation for W as a fine human being

This was not what I was expecting. Its practically all about the golf!