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Ace on the River: An Advanced Poker Guide | 
 enlarge | Author: Barry Greenstein
Creator: Doyle Brunson
Publisher: Last Knight Publishing Company
Category: Book
List Price: $25.00
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Rating:  91 reviews
Sales Rank: 8728
Media: Paperback
Pages: 328
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 6.7 x 1
ISBN: 0972044221
Dewey Decimal Number: 795.412
EAN: 9780972044226
ASIN: 0972044221
Publication Date: June 30, 2005
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Product Description
'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 book's 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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 Excellent Poker Book August 10, 2008
Rusty Shackleford (OK USA)
This book is excellent for any poker player looking to make the move from casual play to a more serious game. Barry Greenstein discusses what it takes to make a living from playing poker, including bankroll management, game selection, what makes a great all-around poker player, and how to balance poker with the rest of your life.
One of the most helpful aspects of this book was how Barry describes the mentality of a poker player. His advice helps you deal with bad beats, getting outdrawn on, and all the other perils of playing poker.
Also included in the book are example hands, presented in a "what would you do?" format. Barry then discusses his play and what he was thinking in many key hands of his poker career.
 great for intermediate players and those tired of the same old info July 24, 2008
Stephanie Monahan
This book is different from the usual play these starting hands only type poker instruction manuals. There is a lot of interesting and useful insight into life and thoughts of a high limit poker player.
The top review on the page said it was too brief about the math and starting hands, I say BRAVO, I have had enough of that information and this was definitely a refreshing work for a person who owns several books and dvds by professionals on how to play (Hold Em).
GREAT WORK. I only gave it 4 stars simply because I didnt want anyone to think that I just slapped them on there because I liked the book. I read this almost 300 page book in 2 days(its really about 250 pages because theres a lot of photos and stuff, but they were not overdone IMHO)
A great book, from a bibliophile standpoint too May 31, 2008
Kyle E. Kneisl (Maryland)
So I won't rehash what has been said in the other reviews. But the following hasn't really been emphasized:
This book is BEAUTIFUL. It's a large oversized "quarto" trade paperback, with extraordinarily thick and glossy pages, bound together beautifully. It's been a very very long time since a book at this price point was made this nicely. I would suggest buying it, just to have such a nice looking book.
So good I bought it twice May 22, 2008
L.A. Price (Northfield, MN)
This book is far and away some of the best stuff that has been written on poker. I lost my copy and this book is so chalked full of info I had to buy it again! Barry Greenstein is the consummate professional and an excellent writer on top of that.
For those that like hand charts and theorem like explanations of how to play poker, you will not like this book.
For those that want the wisdom of one of pokers finest players, you will not be disappointed. Barry understands that a thorough understanding of mathematics and of poker is more the ludic elements that make up the physical game.
best poker books ever !!! February 13, 2008
W. tak
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
it actually write all bout the philosophy about poker and it teaches u to be a better poker players before or after u win the game !!!!
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