The Rough Life by Danny Fanelli #bookreview #childrensbook #rabtbooktours @RABTBookTours

 

 

Children's Book

Date Published: June 10, 2026

Publisher: MindStir Media

The Rough Life is the adventure of a brand new golf ball named Vic, who finds himself playing his very first round of golf. Things start off well, but Vic quickly learns how humbling the game of golf can be when he is lost in the rough. Vic journeys through the rough, finding a home and making friends with other lost golf balls. While it’s a comfortable life, Vic is not content just watching golf as it happens around him. Vic and his new friends devise a plan to get out of the rough and back in the game.

Review

The Rough Life is a charming and creative children’s story that turns an ordinary golf ball into the center of a fun adventure. 

I especially enjoyed the way the story uses Vic’s journey to explore themes that children can easily relate to, including friendship, perseverance, adaptability, and not giving up when things don’t go according to plan. 

The golf setting makes this a particularly fun choice for young readers and families who enjoy the sport, while the message reaches well beyond the golf course. 

 

About the Author

 

 Danny Fanelli is a husband, father, elementary school teacher and coach from Westchester, New York. He began playing golf and fell in love with the game at 30 years young. One of his biggest fears in life is sinking a hole-in-one while playing solo (he’s come close). When he is not playing golf or practicing his form in the living room, Danny takes turns with his wife chasing his two, wild children.

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