Book Summary. Before There Was Man Before There Was Woman There Was Bowling. Against . A Backdrop Of Urban Upheaval And Familial Tumult Rich Roeb And Barbara Stewart-Ridge . Used Their Fingers As An Impetus To Roll Their Souls Into A Long-Term Lip Locked Perfect . Game.. Against Great Odds And Despite Often Being On The Gutter Side Of Karma Their. Love Would Not Be Denied. They Were Meant To Be And Bowl As One.