It's Not My Fault! Daniel I. Waintrup, MBA Acanthus Publishing ISBN 0-9754810-7-X Non-Fiction, Memoir, Humor, Life Reviewed by Pamela Crossland

It doesn't matter if you have ever played tennis, been to a country club, or are Jewish - this book will make you laugh. And without realizing it perhaps you'll learn a few things about life even if your serve never improves. Mr. Waintrup pokes gentle fun at the Jewish country club set, setting himself up as the target of a joke more often than not.

Take for example, the Definitive List of Country Club Drills, number thirteen. "The 'Hit the Pro"' drill, or as it's commonly known 'Maim that Pro' ". Variations are "Aim for the Pickle" (nose) and "Mash the Matzah Ball". Daniel Waintrup offers himself up as a moving target for his student, relatives, and occasionally, even for his wife. Nothing is sacred - not even the cars in the parking lot as outlined in drill seventeen : "Hit the Mercedes, Hit the Porsche" drill. A junior student in this drill can also make points creatively by hitting a passing golf cart or setting off a car alarm.

Buy this book, read it, laugh, then read it all over again. It's good for the spirit and if it improves your backhand so much the better.

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