Sports Books

A good effort by Bobby to present the fundamentals of clean contact in the impact zone. Unfortunately, I have been unable to understand the concept of the Aiming Point as described in the book. I have spent hours with a golf club and a bucket of balls and cannot hit good shots on anything but chips and short pitches by trying what was described in the book around the aiming point concept. Obviously, I don't understand it. Since Bobby descibes Aiming Point as the "unifying principle" of his book, he would do well to find a way to get a better illustaration of the concept out there. If any readers think they have it, please send along a description.

This is an excellent book and Clampett is an excellent author. His writing style is very friendly and easy to follow. As to the swing dynamics, Forward Swing Bottom has greatly improved my game. I always knew that the divot is supposed to occur AFTER the ball is struck, but I've never been able to do that consistently until I read this book. Now I'm hitting more greens in regulation than I ever have.

I'm still working on the other dynamics but so far I definitely recommended this book!

After reading this book and doing a little practice on the drills it contains, you will have a thorough understanding of what makes a golf swing. With this understanding you will be able to diagnose your own swing and others (keep and mind others might not want to hear your insight). This swing understanding also helps with shot making and understanding what your equipment does. Enjoy.

I thought the book was valuable for several reasons; it is not a cookie-cutter instruction book, it presents concepts in a novel way, it breaks the swing process down into 5 easily remembered steps, and it entertained me with many of Mr. Clampett's personal golf anecdotes.

One of the main points of the book is that the bottom of your swing arc should come approximately 4 inches toward the target from your ball, a point which I have never seen expounded upon prior to this.

However, it is not clear to me on how to use his concept of the "aiming point", which is a spot approximately 4 inches in front of the ball, on the line between the ball and the target. He mentions that you should catch it "out of your peripheral vision" at the start of the downswing, but what is unclear to me is whether or not you should focus on that point at the address position. It would be helpful to get his opinion on that question, Mr. Clampett, are you out there ?

This is the best golf instruction book ever. The main insight from the book that has transformed my game (scoring) is the realization that there is a relationship to where the ball is struck and handicap. Clampett calims, based on his analysis of golf swings using CBS' hight speed camera technology (7,000 framers per second) that the pro golfer's swing bottoms out at 4 inches after impact. The hacker about four inches before impact. The key is to do whatever you have to do to create impact like a pro. If you're able to do it, you'll probably execute the fundamentals of the golf swing properly, since there is only one correct motion that allows you to arrive at the desired impact.

So, basically, focus on impact and the golf swing fundamentals will follow. Clampett's drill in which he draws a line in the sand and then has you practrice having the club bottom out 4 inches in front of the line, is the most valuable drill ever.

Clampett claims that the high handicap golfer, if he or she understands and practices the drill for about 30 minutes, will drop about 12 strokes off their handicap immediately,

As a 15 handicapper, I have been able, almost overnight to take 10 strokes off my score just by practicing this drill.

One of the keys here is confidence. Once you realize what you need to do, and can do it at will, the confidence you take into each shot is incredible.

Also, this concept gives you a practice discipline. Simply practice to impact four inches after the line. It's that easy and the outcome is quite remarkable.

Clampett has discovered a law (truth, key, etc.) that will in my opinion revolutionize golf instruction. Until the advent of the SwingVision camera technology, Clampett's discovery would not have been possible.

Thanks, Mr. Clampett, for making golf enjoyable.

I just received the book and am still reading it. I really like how he explains the lesson then has 2 students add their comments after their training session with Clinton. I find this helpful as it gives me insite how I might come across a problem similiar to theirs when I start my program.

My trainer suggested Clinton Anderson's book and it has really been very helpful for me. He is very clear in his instructions and possible problems one may encounter with various horses and issues.

Useful, but only if you're willing to buy the equipment. From his site. For quite a bit of money.

So yeah.

Yeah this book is the most helpful I have found. Everything makes so much sense. My horse loves it too - she tried to eat the book. I take it out with me when I work with her so I can refer to it as I am working, because I find I make most of the common handler mistakes. As one trainer told me I have a 2 year old in a 5 year old body, she has gotten a late start, but this is definitely working. I have never even tried to train a horse, and I am finding the relationship with her just keeps getting better, she would not lead, nor look at me and those are sooo important. No shouting at her, just a calm no nonsense approach and we are both much happier. Thanks Clinton. And best of all I took it with me to one of the tour appearances and it is signed! And ladies...Clinton is definitely some eye candy!

I had been watching Clinton Anderson on RFD TV and decided to read his book. The book was an easy read. I have been able to take the information and use it with my horse. I have read several books including Parelli's Horse-Man-Ship; Leslie Desmond, and Tom Dorrance. Anderson's book is by far the best if you want something that will give you a step by step program for working with your horse. He also includes the reasons for the steps that make the process logical. This is a really great book and addition to your library!

Fifteen-year-old Terry Novak has two hobbies: learning to box with former fighter George and trying to talk his best friend Abby into kissing him --- and maybe more. A new pastime comes his way when local teen Jason Green washes up on the tide near their small town. Jason was quiet and unassuming, yet his death is blamed on suicide caused by steroid usage. Terry can't believe that is what happened; he thinks Jason had help dying and is determined to prove it.

Terry's father lost his life at his job in an electrical plant a few years ago, and Jason's dad passed away some time earlier. Terry remembers that Jason is the only one who offered him words of comfort, and though they did not have much to do with each other since then, he can't let go of this mystery.

Abby is smart and a great confidant, not to mention beautiful --- at least in Terry's eyes. Terry begins to ask around school and town about the side-effects of steroids. He doesn't think it can cause people to go crazy enough that they would want to kill themselves. Abby keeps track of all the research and comments they collect. Then Terry is told by the school principal to stop nosing around in things that aren't his business. He is also warned by Kip, a top athlete and bully. Abby steps up her game to become an official spy who runs a spy network. The teens in the town begin to watch the principal, as well as Kip. A new home built by high school design students and some local officials also seem to be involved. The kids know something is going on, and as the reports around town come in about the activities of the two people, pieces start coming together.

Frequent workouts with George become frustrating. How will he know what to do in a real fight? When will he know he's ready? Terry even brings Abby in to a practice session, and she's surprised by this side of him she has not seen before. Who is he becoming?

The warnings to stop asking about Jason and steroids don't let up. Terry is threatened with suspension, and Abby is cornered by Kip. He does not intend to let a threat to her go unanswered. Soon this fight pulls in everything Terry knows about boxing, fighting and control. He's aware that, when it's important, you have to fight for what is right.

Robert B. Parker is the author of the Spenser series for adults, and this is his second teen mystery (following EDENVILLE OWLS). While it is easy to tell who some of the villains are in this story, the hows and whys will keep readers wondering until the end. What really makes the book such a page turner is the way that Terry grows and steps up to the ring to make this terrible situation right. His romantic tension with Abby is fun and quite realistic, as the two friends struggle with the line of when to become something more. Parker is sure to find new young adult fans with THE BOXER AND THE SPY.

--- Reviewed by Amy Alessio

I've read just about every Robert B. Parker book and must say that this was one of the worst. I know it is meant for a different audience and is a totally different plot type, but even so, the best thing I could say about it is that it was short.

Thank you Parker for entering the young Adult "ring" again!

The quality of Parker's writing shines again - while being timely for teen readers also venturing into areas of examining values; and actions and consequences.

Thank you Parker and publishers for putting a book out there for Teens to see they can make a difference, as well as adults are not always role models.

When a shy classmate's body is found, everyone assumes he killed himself; that is, everyone but Toby Novak, who does not believe it. With the help of his best friend, Abby, he begins to probe the death, sure he'll discover a murder. Another source of help and support proves to be his mentor, a retired boxer whose lessons in discipline and strength prove invaluable in the investigation. Delving deeply into the politics of his small town high school leads Toby into trouble and dangers better faced by men far older than he. Yet, despite his youth and inexperience, his quest for truth and justice proves Toby is not a boy, but a young man.

*** Mr. Parker's fans, young and less young alike, should highly enjoy this new venture. In the tradition of Trixie Belden's imperfect, yet intrepid teen sleuth stories, Toby Novak makes a place for himself in his readers' hearts. Though somewhat milder than the author of Spenser's other works, nonetheless, there is a satisfying, emotionally intense quality to the work that makes it clear who wrote this. ***

Amanda Killgore for Huntress Reviews

This is a terrific book. The fact that it's a "young adult" novel seems to have concentrated Parker's mind on the basics: plot, theme, character. The situation is simple: a young boy has been found dead on the beach, a seeming suicide. Blood tests reveal steroids.

His friend, fifteen year old Terry Novak, refuses to believe it, and enlists the aid of his friends, particularly the beautiful Abby, to solve the mystery.

Terry is the Boxer and Abby is the spy, and if the two of them seem just a little too self-possessed and quick on the uptake for fifteen year olds, I'm willing to forgive the author. This is Parker at his best, telling a simple story that works very, very well.

Jackie Robinson and the Year of the Boar is an OK book. It shows how life was for an immigrant in the 1940's. It also gives you a taste of how Jackie Robinson felt to cross the racial line.
He and Bandit, or Shirley Temple, had something in common. He held his head up high even when there were threats to take his life, and Shirley did the same, while facing the bullying of her school.
This book also showed, how even if you're mistreated in the beginning, you can still make friends in the end. Shirley made friends with Mable, while she was getting teased. She was also praised with the following chant:
"Hey, Hey you're just great,
Jackie Robinson crossed the plate,
Hey, Hey you're a dream,
Jackie Robinson's on our team."
This book didn't personally intrigue me, but it is perfect for kids who love baseball. Taylor grade 5

I would recommend this book for boys and girls of any age. I would recommend this book for girls, because the main character Shirley Temple Wong is a girl, and what she does the girls can mostly understand. I would recomend it for boys, because there is a lot of baseball involved, and the year of baseball is staring Jackie Robinson. The genre of the book is multi cultural. The theme is bravery, hope, and overcoming fears. The most important setting is Shirley's school. The conflict is Shirley does not speak a lot of English, and she does not have any friends. Some specific things about the book are Shirley learns to like baseball, and Jackie Robinson. Another one is Shirley learns to make friend's. I like the part when Shirley went to a new school, and the principal winked at Shirley with one eye, and Shirley did not know what he was doing so she blinked both eyes, and her teacher thought there was somthing wrong with her eyes. My least favorite part was when all the other kids did not like Shirley. They did not want to play with her at all. The author is Bette Bao Lord.

My daughter didn't really enjoy reading this book. She became bored with the issues and wanted more excitement and kindness.

I love this book. This book tells you how to overcome loneliness. Shirley found a way to make some good friends. I would have you read this book because it lets you learn what it would feel like to move from one place to another. It also tells you how different and unique other people can be. It's a really good book. (written by my sixth grade student, Ashley)

This was one of my favorite books as a kid. It's funny and heartwarming, and touches on Chinese culture and 1940's American culture, making it an all-around interesting read. Plus, Bandit is such a great character, you can't help loving her. This would be an excellent addition to any kid's collection.

The book was in perfect condition and provided the information I was looking for. Thank You!

I first saw this product at a local kids fair and assumed the person doing the face painting was a decent artist because the designs were so intricate. I wrote down the name of the book since my kids were so thrilled with their faces at the fair. The art fairy didn't come to my birth when my talents were being assigned (think stick people), so I assumed I wouldn't be able to get quite the same kind of results. My daughter opted to use some of her birthday money to get this book and it's really fantastic. I was easily able to follow the directions to make very impressive face art on my daughters. My only suggestion is to buy additional face paint. The book provides a reasonable amount, but my kids did so much face and body art that we'll need more soon.

I bought this product for my son's 5th birthday party. I've never painted faces before, but by the end of the day I felt like a pro! The directions are easy to follow and the paints are excellent quality. I was worried that there wouldn't be enough paint for everyone, but I painted at least 20 full faces easily with plenty of paint left over. This is truly a great product and I would recommend it to anyone.

I purchased this item for my 5y/o daughter, we have lots of fun recreating the ideas on this book. The face paints included are great, the colors are bright, dry fast and wash very easily with water.

Excellent, easy ideas for face painting at a party. The book includes great tips and step by step instructions. It even includes 12 punch out cards, each with its own instruction, that you can allow kids to choose a design from - and the book has an envelope to store the cards! The paint is by Wolfe Brothers - a professional quality face paint manufacturer. Probably not the right book for a professional face painter, but it is full of kid pleasing manageable designs for us non-artist parents or even school aged kids! As usual with Klutz books, I couldn't be happier!! (This review is for the 2007 edition)

I bought this book for my student/athlete son. I had him read the book and find five things that he could immediately apply to his life. The book is written in such a manner that the parallels between sports and life are seamlessly interwoven. By using sports as a platform of relativity, I feel I am raising my son to be a confident and responsible man. This is a must-read for fathers and sons.

This is one of my favorite books of tidbits. Basically coach Wooden gives his ideas on life, hard work, sports and manners. Through different stories of his life and experiences.

It really was a pleasure reading this book and I feel that the philosophy of coach wooden, based on hard work, trust, learning and being a good person is straight forward and a throw back to simpler values.

I have never heard of John Wooden until last Thursday. This book was recommended to me by two friends, as first I thought how is a retired basket coach going to give me some direction and clarity on life? WOW!!!!! Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down! I took to every word and read it in one evening (not a long read, but it makes you ponder over each sentence) and I was really sad that the book was coming to an end. It's an amazing book, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it anyone no matter where you're at in life. This is a book that I will refer back to time and time again throughout my life (I just know it!).

John Wooden has been blessed with such wisdom and he has used this blessing to build up and influence millions of people, young and old. I have many books by John Wooden and even though I usually buy them sight unseen I know I will never be disappointed...and I never have. This particular book is jammed packed with wonderful, thought provoking quotes and stories. I will treasure this book, along with all his others, forever.

Early in my coaching career, I was looking for a "style" and "philosophy" to call my own. I heard about "Wooden" from a friend - I read it and I instantly connected with Coach Wooden's words and lessons. His approach to coaching as "teaching," both on and off the court, resonated with me and the way I wanted to coach.

When I first read the book, I immediately incorporated Coach Wooden's quotes into all my talks with my teams. They affectionately referred to "Wooden" as the "bible" and many of them all went out and bought their own copies.

Now, I present my players with a copy of "Wooden" as soon as they make the team. The ones that read it all come back with a twinkle in their eyes - its a look of joy and understanding. I don't quote from Coach Wooden as much as I used to - I've found my own "philosophy" and "style" - but, if I ever hit a rough patch, the first person I go back to is Coach Wooden and his teachings.

I was just flat out impressed at the scientific approach this book takes. From self measurements to determine what kind of exercises your body would respond best to, to alternative exercises due to injuries or difficulties, this is the most comprehensive exercise book I have read yet.

this book is very good if you are the type thats finding it difficult to build muscle mass. they go into deep detail but there are some flaws in the book but what book doesnt. i would recommend buying this book if you really are lost this book i think gives you more than a head start.

I thought this book draws a clear passage to gaining healthy weight. It's straight to the point and very readable.

This book deals more with how to diet in order to gain size rather than dealing with the exercise aspect. It does give some excellent routines, but more importantly it shows just how little you eat, even when you think you eat like a horse. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to put on weight, but struggles to do so.

I am of the body type targeted by this program, and I did my best to follow it. I felt their argument for why you must eat so much wasn't terribly compelling unless you are under 25, and my initial doubts were confirmed when my body fat skyrocketed from 15% to 20% in the first three weeks! Making adjustments, my body fat rise leveled off but I wasn't gaining any muscle mass at any high rate either. I kept with the full four months and came out a little stronger, but I didn't look very fit (when I did before), or even like I was someone who actually worked out at all, and I didn't feel very good either. I felt bloated a lot. After giving it a chance my waist was getting wider than my shoulders, no joke, so I immediately had to go to a cutting phase on another program (something of this nature should be included in a book that shows you how to get so fat so fast). I would not recommend this program. There are better ways to gaining weight without having to get so fat doing it. This book is so full of confusing and contradictory statements that it would be difficult for anybody to be successful without their vaunted personal training program (which is ridiculously expensive). The anwers lie elsewhere my friend. Not in this book.

Mr. Kriegel provides an insightful, interesting, serious study of the background to the life of Pete Maravich. I recommend the book, not only to sports' fans, but to anyone who enjoys well-written biography. For thoses readers who wish to understand Maravich's conversion to Christianity and the course of his post-conversion life, the book disappoints as Kriegel seems to understand the conversion as a retreat into religion rather than a confrontation with reality.

As others have stated, this is an extremely well-written book. But it is also the first book I ever remember reading that had a dark cloud hang over every page. The quotation by Magic Johnson to Pete's children at the All-Star game naming the Pistol as one of the top 50 in NBA history is memorable. "Your father was Showtime before there was a showtime." You always hope sports heroes have happy endings. I wish Pete could have experienced more of it.

It is a must read.

I BOUGHT THIS BOOK TO INCLUDE IN MY GRANDSON'S PACKAGE THAT WAS HEADED FOR IRAQ. HE LOVED THE BOOK BECAUSE HE GREW UP IN THE PITTSBURG AREA AND PLAYED SPORTS AT SOME OF THE SCHOOLS THAT WERE MENTIONED IN THE BOOK.

NEEDLESS TO SAY, HE ENJOYED IT FROM COVER TO COVER AND I AM A HAPPY GRANDMA. ACTUALLY, I'LL BE HAPPIER WHEN HE GETS BACK TO THE USA.

I read PISTOL during the last week when my brain was in gear, my emotions high and my persona not cracked. Good thing, too. If I had been depressed, I might have eaten more junk food than my diet allows.

Yes, PISTOL deserves five stars. The lives of Press Maravich and his son, Peter Press Maravich, are, however, Pittsburgh bleak, covered with soot and anchored by the angst of control and chaos.

Basketball should a fine, fun game, but this book proves it doesn't have to be any fun at all. It can merely be twisted.

The sun is shining now, and the temperature is crisp. I think I can forget all Pete's "showtime" moves, the suicide of his mom, the manic control of his dad and the up-all-night drinking bouts.

What I can't forget, yet, are all the tortures his sons went through when they tried to honor their dad by playing basketball, too. One coach in particular at LSU needs to be put down for his cruelty.

I admire the fact that Mark Kriegal had the guts to devote about a third of the book to Press Maravich, Pete's father. But it got tedious to hear the endless details about who scored what during which game, and so on. Perhaps that's common to most sports books, I don't know. I understand why the author wrote this book: Pete Maravich's life is a fascinating story. Unfortunately, I had mixed feelings about Pistol overall. Yes, I got bored with the first third of the book about Press Maravich, although it did give you a nice overview of the origins of pro basketball, if you can call it that. I also felt that the last 30 pages devoted to Pete's sons was overkill. Just my opinion. The middle part of the book about Pete was superb, though. There were so many touchstones that were handled exceptionally well----on race, the marketing and growing popularity of basketball (college and professional), the complexity of Pete's relationship to Press, Pete's various obsessions with UFOs, vegetarianism, martial arts, etc., plus his alcohol abuse. Pistol, for all its stylistic virtuosity, was a little too sentimental sometimes. Nonetheless, I'm glad I read it.

A little too descriptive at times, but overall the story is interesting and thoughtful. I felt that on occasion the author wanted to put so much in that the real guts of the story would be put on hold for a chapter or two. It's my personal opinion that the ending twist was a tad predictable, but not annoying. If you are a runner, this is a great book with parts that will sound very familiar to some. If not, then you may be a little disappointed. I'm bias, but I really love the characters and was very happy with the end result. Do not read this book if you haven't already read Once A Runner...

Again to Carthage: The long anticipated sequel to "Once a Runner" delivers the fix many fans have clamored for over the years. A book less about the act of running itself and more about the spiritual side of running, "Carthage" goes where few books about running are able. Parker's prose makes running real without inflating or cheapening it. His ability to do this is a big reason why "Once a Runner" is required reading for anyone who slides on a pair of running shoes. Parker does it once more in "Carthage," a worthy companion to its cult classic brethren. Read "Again to Carthage" because you've always wondered what it is like to commit yourself to the Olympic dream.

In "Again to Carthage" Parker pens a fitting sequel to the classic "Once a Runner". The reader is able to see the running lifestyle through more mature eyes and at least partially understand what a seductive mistress running can be. John Parker has taken a long time to offer up another slice of Quenton Cassidy's life, but he's produced a work worthy of your time.
jim morton (also a longtime running addict)

I read about this sequel to the cult classic "Once a Runner" by John L. Parker Jr., in Runners World Magazine. It was an article about the author, his running career, and mostly about "Once a Runner". Being a Marathon Runner and never having read either book I immediately acquired "Once a Runner" on e-bay, for a huge amount of money - probably due to the article in Runners World. Anyway, I read it, I liked it, but didn't LOVE it. Then I read "Again to Carthage", the sequel, and that one I LOVED! Maybe because it was about the main character, Quentin Cassidy, becoming a distance runner and a Marathon Runner, as opposed to a Miler. I loved reading about his training, his determination and finally his race. It is a runner's dream book to read - Wonderful!!!

If you're looking for a story about running, like Once a Runner is, then you're going to have to wait until about 150 pages into the book. If you can get past the descriptive-heavy chapters about deep sea fishing and South Florida, you'll enjoy the book when the plot finally turns to running.

Entirely too many typos for me not to mention it. Doesn't look like the final draft was even proofread.

As for the quality of the story, Once a Runner fans will enjoy the familiar relationships and quirks of Quenton Cassidy. The second half of the book is running literature at its finest.

I found this book a little hard to get into at first but omg does it get good.

At first I couldnt picture Luc and Jane together because he was such a jock, and he was into blond,big-boobed women. As the story evolved I started wanting these two to get together. I really liked that despite the fact that he was a jock, he wasn't as chauvinistic as Rachel Gibson's other male characters tend to be.

Maybe it's just me but it seems like all Rachel Gibson books start off extremely slow. Many times I have started her books only to lay them aside for a while. Once I pick it up again, ultimately, it becomes an interesting and fun story.

Since you already know the plot of the book, I won't go into that. I just want to say that I did enjoy this book. The characters were well-written and likeable. I especially appreciated that the heroine was strong and independent and knew how to get the job done without a lot of whining. Of course, the male lead is a strong Alpha male who every woman dreams of and wants. Oh, how delicious it is when the strong man falls for the woman he never thought he'd want! It's just yummy!

fast-paced, quirky, sensual. the simmering chemistry between jane and luc virtually leap off the pages. it's not the usual boy-meets-girl, boy-gets-girl setup, either. jane is a complex woman with a lot of guts and no-nonsense opinion about men and sex. luc is more than the star-athlete, he has his own personal problems that he tries valiantly to juggle with his career, while oozing with merciless red-hot sex appeal. gibson superbly builds up the tension between the couple and doesn't disappoint even after the last page.

there are a lot of funny scenes throughout this book, but my favorite is the synchronized-jock-strap-dropping-thing in the locker room (a classic!). even the other hockey players with their camaraderie, superstitious beliefs, and glimpses in their personal lives were amusing to read. it's one of the best contemporary romance i've come across in a long while...

See Jane Score

I really wanted to like this book and, from the synopsis, it sounded like a fun read about two unlikely lovers. Unfortunately, it drug out way, way too long. The couple doesn't actually get together until the very end of the book and by then I was just too angry and fed up with Luc Martineau to care if he loved Jane back. No, by then I was hoping she'd buy a shotgun and blow his head off. What a jerk! Maybe if he had some redeeming qualities early on in the book I could wait for the payoff at the end, but I truly hated the guy at the end and wanted him to wade in misery. I didn't even like the way he treated his sister. So it was disappointing when Jane was the one who actually did something nasty at the end (as Honey Pie) and then begs forgiveness from Luc. I would have much better liked it if he finally felt bad for the horrible way he treated her through the first three quarters of the book.

I ordered Gibson's other books, but was so incredibly disappointed with this one, I cancelled my order. If you don't mind really nasty guys as heroes and a lot of boring crap until the very end of the book, then this is your cup of tea. But if you expect a real-life relationship with the ups and downs, give and take that real couples go through, this ain't it. She spends most of the book groveling after him, while he goes after rink bunnies. Disappointing.

So here's the plot: SPOILER AHEAD*****Jane Alcott takes over for another reporter covering the hockey games for a Seattle hockey team. Unbeknownst to them, she also writes a steamy erotica column under the pseudonym Honey Pie. Anyway, without getting into the many characters involved (and there are many), she falls in love with the goalie, Luc Martineau. The guy's a complete waste case and rink bunny chaser who loves big-breasted Barbies. Need I say more? Anyway, Jane falls in love with him, realizes he doesn't love her back, and writes the infamous nasty column about him as Honey Pie. Except they then sleep together and both fall madly in love with each other. She waits for the ax to fall when the column is finally printed and it does at the worst possible moment. She begs him to forgive her and he eventually does. The epilogue is two pages--they get married and that's it. I was bored.*****END OF SPOILER