All or Nothing
by Preston L. Allen
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Author: Preston L. AllenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-01
ISBN: 1933354410
Number of pages: 280
Publisher: Akashic Books
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Book Review: A Good Read for Everyone
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book while perusing the shelves at my local library. Though I'd never heard of the author, the content sounded interesting so I figured I'd check it out.
And I'm glad I did!
This book is about gambling addiction, but not in a bland "this is how gambling ruined my life" kind of way. No, it's a more spirited, intriguing, real-world look into the mind of a gambler and how the addiction feels, highs and lows. The author takes the reader on a tour of the soul, making real what for some of us is only a distant and abstract notion.
Likewise, Allen's writing style is unique and captivating. This alone grabbed me, and makes me curious to read more of his work.
Before reading this my view on gambling was simply just don't do it. Now I have a better understanding of why gamblers get sucked in, and how it really can happen to just about anyone.
A truly awesome read.
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