R. Wismer

Excellent Introductory Book, Aug 8 2003

The book is definitely for beginners and thats what I am. I have read other introductory books which, while good, left out important details about how actual play progreses This book gores through gameplay, step by step. The book explained things about poker, for example, which I was confused about. It quickly summerized how to make the best of your poker hand. Recommended.

Good general motivation- but NOT the end-all, July 21 2002

Dr. McGraw is much more effective on Ophrah. This is because you can see him apply his advice in detail-one one one-where he excels. This audio-tape is good, but not great. His speaking quality is excellent and some of his stories are hilarious, but I have a problem with the depth of advice offered here. For example, the basic premise is that you must recognize your problems and situations are your own fault and only you can change them (you're "life lazy"). Ok, I did accept that and I want to change. Now what? I'm sorry, but I need more specific advice on how to fix my problems. For example, what if I'm a social phobic, or an alcoholic? Nothing in this tape will help you overcome… Read more

Good Basic Material, July 21 2002

I've read several books on conversation. Debra presents good basic information here. She has an enthusiastic tone. One problem with (abridged)instructional audio tapes (as opposed to story tapes)is that they have little depth and the information goes by quickly (you wouldn't try to learn calculus by audio tape would you?). I suggest supplementing the audio tape with her book or another book on the same topic.