Author
In June 2001 Duval received a letter from John Donatich, the publisher at Basic Books. The company was creating a series of books categorized as the Art of Mentoring. The first book, Letters to a Young Lawyer, was written by Alan Dershowitz.
He was directed to give advice and guidance to his son and other family members or friends, but delivered in the form of a personal letter rather than a commentary. It was suggested that he write what he would have written at significant milestones in his or the recipient's life, and include humorous or life-changing stories.
Duval was assisted by freelance writer Carl Vigeland, who wrote a Playboy magazine article on David Duval in November 1999. Letters to a Young Golfer was published in 2002.
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