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Editorial Review:
June 2008's US Open produced one of the most unexpected and dramatic showdowns in golf history. Day after day the invincible Tiger Woods was challenged by Rocco Mediate, a respected journeyman. On Sunday, both ended play tied at par, forcing a playoff. Defying expectations, Mediate played Woods to yet another tie, losing only after forcing a sudden-death showdown.
Through it all, Rocco Mediate emerged as one of the most likable, open, and fascinating golfers. In ARE YOU KIDDING ME?, he tells the full story of these five life-changing days. With John Feinstein, whose insider knowledge of the golf world is unparalleled, Mediate relives one of sport's greatest feats, how one man overcame every obstacle to challenge the game's finest.
Are You Kidding Me?: The Story of Rocco Mediate's Extraordinary Battle with Tiger Woods at the US Open Reviews:
Entertaining 
2009-10-28 - A good and insightful look into what it is like to be a journeyman pro golfer. Typical Feinstein book, easy read, somewhat formulaic, but gets the essence of the person out.
Great read for golfers 
2009-09-28 - From a golfer persepctive, this is very good read. I enjoyed it enough to buy 3 as gifts for my golfing buddies, and they enjoyed it as I did. First 2/3 is Rocco. Last 1/3 if the U.S. Open. The review that complains about Rocco's personal life is mis-placed, IMO. Even though some of the personal aspects were given short thrift, they need to be touched upon, or it wouldn't be much of a biography.
Simply put... fun read (especially for golfers)
Like Watching Paint Dry. 
2009-08-25 - Rocco is not a particularly interesting fellow. If you're a die-hard sports fan and have bought into the "Rocco As Everyman" fantasy, you'll enjoy this book. If you're looking for a bit more substance, save your money for a bucket of balls at the driving range.
For diehard Mediate fans only
2009-07-03 - I love Rocco, I wish he won the 2008 U.S. Open, but this book is nothing more than a press release... The first half of the book does give some insight into Rocco and his life, but from there it is light in content and outright boring at times; Sorry Rocco... I wish Rocco the best in life, but must warn potential buyers to pass on this book unless you want a signed copy by Rocco or are a diehard Rocco fan like me...
Typical John Feinstein...
2009-06-20 - Having read several books by Feinstein this book delivers about the same amount of humor, seriousness and detail as one would expect. It is obvious John did a great deal of research as he quotes and uses information from many different people. If you enjoy golf books and hearing how sports stars think about playing golf and competing you will like this book. There is a good amount of quotes from various golfers regarding their life at the US Open and the trials and tribulations an athlete goes through during their life. The story about Rocco is intriguing and in many cases sad. It is great hearing about his background, how he came about playing golf, his relationship with various people close to him as well as he thought process regarding golf and life. As a point of personal conflict I was disappointed in the lack of discussion regarding his family later in the book. In the early parts of the book it was nice to read about how he was feeling and how his son's and wife were feeling as it gave perspective from both sides. However as Rocco's life changed so did the amount of information we received about his family. Maybe this was intentional due to the struggles he was experiencing but it made for a lack of perspective. All in all the book was a good read.
