"Don't take yourself or others too seriously but balance this with your desire to win."
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Texas Hold'em Fish 'n' Chips by Jim Hodges Trafford Publishing
book review by Michael Radon
Designed from the ground up to not just teach the game of poker, but how to love playing it, this book starts from the very beginning and serves almost as a textbook for the reader to enter the game of poker. From poker terminology and how to start your home game to calculating the best hand and managing your poker budget and bankroll, this book covers the entire process of getting started. Along the way, the author often relates his own stories and statistics for the player to compare or commiserate with. This title covers not just how to play the game, but how to behave like a true player, whether it's appropriate table etiquette, making the game fun for less ambitious friends, or how to avoid being a sore loser or winner.
By integrating the subject matter with several interactive sections that invite the reader to state their personal goals or test their poker knowledge, this book is a great read for anybody no matter how far they've taken their game. The author makes the entire process very informal, stressing that everyone will play the way that is most fun to them while also imparting the knowledge and mindset required to create their own success in the game. Whether you have no idea how to play Texas Hold'em or if you’re a seasoned vet looking to take the game to the next level and go "pro," this book has something for every poker player and will have them reaching for their chips by the end.
RECOMMENDED by the US Review