Golfing on the Roof of the World: In Pursuit of Gross National Happiness

by Richard G. Lipsey and Rick Lipsey

Book Overview

Rick Lipsey, a Sports Illustrated writer and reporter, returned from a vacation with an unusual job offer. After playing a few rounds at Bhutan's Royal Thimphu Golf Club, one of the members asked if... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159691050X
• ISBN13: 9781596910508
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 257 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Fun Adventure

I loved this book. A great insight to starting a golf program anywhere, not to mention in a country where the cultural is so different. Having grown up in a golfing home, I know all too well that everything Rick wrote is totally possible!

Bhutan Must Read!

This is just delightful. A fascinating look inside the Kingdom of Bhutan. If you have traveled to Bhutan or want to, this look at "gross national happiness" is balanced and a must. I was reminded of Calvin Trillan's writings -- charming and wry.