- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Master Point Press (July 1 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1897106068
- ISBN-13: 978-1897106068
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 422 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #694,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
In the November 2001 Venice Cup final, Germany trailed France by 47 IMPs starting the last set. In this book, world champion Sabine Auken tells the thrilling inside story of their comeback world title win, every bid and every card. She also uses each of the sixteen deals from that final session as a starting point for discussion, and distills from each of them general principles and advice that will help anyone looking to improve their own game. Among the topics covered here are the rationale for her own system agreements (the pros and cons of mini-notrump openings, multi-purpose two-bids, the merits of forcing club systems, etc.) and carding methods, as well as team chemistry, table presence and even dressing for success!
About the Author
Sabine Auken lives in Denmark but still represents her native Germany in world competition. The world's No.1-ranked woman player for several years, she has won 2 world titles and been a medalist on six other occasions. When she began playing in the USA in 1989, she set a record by becoming an ACBL Life Master in only 6 weeks. * This is a unique book from one of the world's best bridge players. * This is the author's first book for more than ten years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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An outstanding personal story amidst the discussion of Bridge, April 10 2006
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: I Love This Game (Paperback)
I Love This Game by Sabine Auken (the world ranked number best woman bridge player) is the exclusive story and instructional telling of the author's miraculous comeback for Germany in the 2001 Venice Cup for bridge. Describing to the reader the final sixteen deals and the order of she and her team's unexpected comeback, I Love This Game helpfully guides its readers through the intricacies of the hands, Bridge principles, carding methods, team chemistry, as well as the pros and cons of mini-notrump openings, multi-purpose two-bids, and the merits of forcing club systems. I Love This Game is very highly recommended for dedicated Bridge enthusiasts searching for an accessible instructional guide for the betterment of their gaming skills -- as well as an outstanding personal story amidst the discussion of Bridge.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and informative, Dec 8 2006
By Mike Gorsky - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: I Love This Game (Paperback)
Lots of great tips. Auken gives examples of the mini No trump, aggressive bidding, and unusual carding.
Lots of interesting stories as well. Like the time she spilled coffee on an opponent :-)
You will enjoy this book if you are interested in Bridge, the focus isn't on just Bridge play, but on the lifestyle and thoughts at the bridge table of one of the top players.
"We want the Fish"
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun entertaining book, Sep 8 2006
By B. Einhorn - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: I Love This Game (Paperback)
I don't agree with all of the authors views on Bridge (she likes random/destructive bidding - I don't - I think it makes the game more of a bluffing/guessing game than a deductive reasoning game)
and I didn't agree with all her inferences on some hands (skimpy inferences , she was just lucky)
BUT
Its a fun book, with nice hands, and interesting discussions of the weak NT.
If you like books like AT THE TABLE, you will like this
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