The King and I: From Fan to Friend - A Heartwarming Journey of Friendship & Inspiration | Perfect for Book Clubs, Gifts & Personal Growth

The King and I by Howdy Giles represents a real life story of a dream come true for Mr. Giles. I happen to know it is a true story. I first met Howdy in 1974 when I became a patient of a promising young dentist upon relocating to Wilmington. On my initial visit, when I was leaning back in the dental chair for an exam I saw a very large picture on the ceiling of Arnold Palmer. I asked Howard if he know Arnie and his answer was; "No, but I am going to meet him someday soon." A year or two later Howdy and his lovely wife purchased a place in Bay Hill. Mrs. Giles met Winnie Palmer and the rest is history.Befriending Arnold obviously has it rewards. For Howdy, his personal magnetism and all-around good guy qualities eventually got him a membership in the Royal and Ancient golf ruling body headquartered in St. Andrews. In addition to Bay Hill, Howard is a member at Wilmington Country Club and the prestigious Pine Valley in suburban Philadelphia.The story and pix in the book are first-rate. Howard's life long friendship with Dr. Peter Richter were also special for me since, I know Dr. Richter from my days at Hershey Country Club.