'Ace on the River' is no ordinary poker book. This is the first truly "advanced" guide aimed at improving your game. Written in an easy-to-read, bare bones conversational style and designed to help anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the game, this book is ideal for those new to the game or winning professionals. The fundamental philosophies presented go beyond the green felt and can be applied in all competitive ventures. While most poker books focus on basic rules and strategies, the books advanced perspective addresses elements that effect both game play and the player. Focusing on a variety of subjects such as the psychology of poker, money management, family issues, and sex, this book gives the reader a rare chance to look beyond the cards to see the poker world through someone who lives it. The unique you-make-the-call-play by play section will challenge the reader again and again. This is a review and guide to the world of high-stakes poker as seen by one of the most well-known and well-respected players of all time. From the beginning of 2003 until the middle of 2004, Barry Greenstein won seven poker tournaments and came in second five times, including winning a World Poker Tour event and a World Series of Poker bracelet. Known as the Robin Hood of Poker, Barry has donated nearly three million dollars of his tournament winnings to charity.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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There have been a lot of complaints about this book because of the inclusion of "advanced poker guide." Sure it doesn't have the standard strategies and odds breakdowns of Skansky's books, but it's not a Sklansky book. I'd still call it advanced, however, because it goes deeper into the psychological aspects of the game. It taught me, in detail, the importance of keeping your cool at the poker table - especially after bad beats or a cold run of cards. You can blow a week of hard work in one steaming session, so this is just as important as teh fundamentals taugh in the 2 + 2 books. Plus, it's just a fun read for poker enthusiasts who want a window into the world they dream about.
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Barry Greenstein is a special individual. I've read "The banker, the professor and the suicide king" and really, really wanted to know more about Barry and his way of thinking. This book does it very well.
Greenstein says his book was meant to only be a section in Bronson's Super system II, but instead it became a book on its own. Its a beautiful book, with nice pictures on glossy paper, and lots of "life lessons" on how it goes down in Vegas when you're a family man playing poker for a living.
Great read. You won't learn how to play poker with this book, but you might improve some aspects of your play. That's not really the point of this book, so don't expect an "expert strategy manual". It's more of a mix between "personal stories" and "how to play the table, the environment, the individuals and the System.
I only wish the "storytelling" part was longer, and the "here's how I'd play this hand" was shorter. There are other great books out there on hand playing, but few (if any) have that humane, inside view of the Vegas poker scene.
Enjoy!
Greenstein says his book was meant to only be a section in Bronson's Super system II, but instead it became a book on its own. Its a beautiful book, with nice pictures on glossy paper, and lots of "life lessons" on how it goes down in Vegas when you're a family man playing poker for a living.
Great read. You won't learn how to play poker with this book, but you might improve some aspects of your play. That's not really the point of this book, so don't expect an "expert strategy manual". It's more of a mix between "personal stories" and "how to play the table, the environment, the individuals and the System.
I only wish the "storytelling" part was longer, and the "here's how I'd play this hand" was shorter. There are other great books out there on hand playing, but few (if any) have that humane, inside view of the Vegas poker scene.
Enjoy!
By PokerPro
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I have learn very little from this book. A lot of uninteresting information. It`s my 12th poker book. I have two or three bad poker book into my collection. And this one is the worst. I give 2 stars to it, but i admit that when i recieve it i exclame my self: <Wow fist time i see a poker book illustrated in color!>
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