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Posted by on Apr 17, 2014 in Blog, Book Reviews | 0 comments

Finding What You’re Looking For: “Poems that Make Grown Men Cry,” by Anthony Holden

 

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Poetry, I think, makes our search easier.  Poetry is a signpost when we’re lost, and a lighthouse in the darkness.

Poetry can inspire.  Poetry can provoke.  Poetry can make us laugh.  Poetry can even make us cry.

Poetry is both a beacon of hope and a band-aid to a wounded spirit.

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Posted by on Apr 13, 2014 in Blog, Book Reviews, General Poker, Talking Points, Video 1 | 0 comments

Reasons Why Each of the “Top Ten Most Important Poker Books” Were Selected (Video)

 

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Earlier this week, I promised to explain my reasoning for THE TOP TEN MOST IMPORTANT POKER BOOKS EVER WRITTEN AND WHY THEY’RE ESSENTIAL.

Today’s video does precisely that.

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Posted by on Apr 9, 2014 in Blog, Book Reviews, General Poker | 7 comments

The Ten Most Important Poker Books Ever Written and Why They’re Essential

 

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After reviewing the many books I’ve read over the years (and I think I’ve covered all the major titles), here’s my list of the most important non-fiction books ever written about poker.

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Posted by on Mar 29, 2014 in Blog, Book Reviews | 5 comments

Who is the Greatest Fictional Character of All Time?

 

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This month’s issue of The Atlantic magazine includes a poll of several well-known personalities — including writers, scientists, business leaders, politicians, movie stars, and people from other fields.  Each was asked a simple question. 

Of the countless number of fictional characters created throughout history, who was the greatest?

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Posted by on Feb 14, 2014 in Blog, Book Reviews, General Poker | 3 comments

Tony Korfman’s Poker Book

 

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Tony Korfman’s poker book has been sitting on the bottom shelf of my office library for almost five years, gathering dust.

Make that Korfman’s two books.  For some reason, two copies were sent to me — unsolicited.  He either really, really wanted me to write a book review.  Or, his agent is a royal screw-up.

Wait, Tony Korfman has an agent?

Holy shit.

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