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The Authentic Swing
Book • 2013
In 'The Authentic Swing', Steven Pressfield delves into the story behind his historical golf novel, 'The Legend of Bagger Vance'.
The book explores Pressfield's writing philosophy, his experiences growing up around golf, and how he drew inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita to create the novel.
It also discusses the concept of the 'authentic swing', which metaphorically represents finding one's true self and creative voice.
The book provides insights into Pressfield's writing process, his decision to set the novel in the Southern United States in the 1920s, and the themes of identity and creativity that are central to his work.
The book explores Pressfield's writing philosophy, his experiences growing up around golf, and how he drew inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita to create the novel.
It also discusses the concept of the 'authentic swing', which metaphorically represents finding one's true self and creative voice.
The book provides insights into Pressfield's writing process, his decision to set the novel in the Southern United States in the 1920s, and the themes of identity and creativity that are central to his work.
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