Poker for Dummies by Richard D. Harroch, Lou Krieger Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Poker for Dummies
Book Review: Pointless . . . Move On
Summary: 1 Stars
This books is too broad in scope. I love the "Dummies" books, however this one misses its many marks. Until you see "Pot Limit Texas Hold'em for Dummies" or "9/6 Jacks or Better for Dummies", I'd pass on this one and find any of the other well written books that pertain to the certain subject for which you are looking.Book Review: Poker Books, the next best thing to being there . . .
Summary: 4 Stars
America has given the world Freedom, Bourbon, Hollywood, Baseball and Poker.Unfortunately we've also given the world "How To" books. And their most recent obnoxious incarnations, the "Zen in the Art of---" and the "---For Dummies" series.
However this one's not bad at all. I wish some of the reviewers who disliked it could name a better beginner's book--though I concede that if you play for money against some pros following the instructions given you might conclude you should have bought "Poker for Morons" instead.
(Do not despair. The real morons are playing Baccarat following amazing systems that enable them to count to 9 )
If, after reading Lou, you decide to keep on and take the plunge might I also suggest Lee Jones 'Winning Low Limit Hold 'Em '--a book which gives strict advice on the most popular form of Poker nowdays and which cannot possibly work because everyone has read it and feels obliged to deviate from it because they know everyone else has read it too, consequently, it does work. (did you folow that?)
Also consider buying Slansky's 'The Theory of Poker' regarded as 'The Bible' especially if you're a math-geek who can already discourse on the difference between probability and odds.
Otherwise just consider it but don't buy it. Carson's 'The Complete Book of Hold 'Em Poker' should also keep you busy for a few months, as well as anything written by Ciaffone, and by then you should be ready to enter the World Series of Poker.
Well, soon enough, anyway.
Seriously, if you can break even after playing cardroom poker in your first year, you're doing great. (If you can get a bunch of rich dolts to come over to your place on Friday nights and play Anaconda or a sillier variation you're doing even better but don't count on it.)
Lou's book is a good overview and he does list up to date internet groups which provide links to discussions and articles which will keep you addicted forever.
Just remember that over the long run, it's all about skill, not hunches. Besides, it's bad luck to be superstitious.
Book Review: Poker For Dummies
Summary: 4 Stars
Like most of the books in the "Dummies" series, I can guarantee that there is at least one thing in this book that you can use the very next time you sit down in your local card room, or around the dining room table with Aunt Minnie and the cousins for a "nickel-dime-quarter" game, no matter what your "poker I.Q." is before you read it. Easy to follow, fun, informative. A must-read before you read any of the "other" classics. Is "Poker for Dummies" a "classic"? Well, I don't know if I'd go that far....but it should be on your shelf along side Sklansky and Vorhaus, that's for sure!!Book Review: There's not much here
Summary: 3 Stars
I love "Dummies" books and usually start with one when I want to learn something completely new. I have played poker recreationally most of my life, and been a consistent winner--because my competition was even worse than I was. I even won in my sole foray into a card club--because I was lucky. I had never played Hold'em, however. I wanted to learn more than just the rules of the game and get an introduction to some of the theoretical poker concepts that I knew were out there. This is the wrong book for that.
This book is just too elementary for anyone but a total and complete novice. The only "take away" for me was an understanding of what playing tight pre-flop means for Hold'em. The commentary on post-flop play was way too simple-minded.
This book spends too much time explaining things like tournaments, the World Series of Poker, and the Internet. I am still looking for the book I want.
Book Review: This is a fantastic book for beginners.
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a beginner or an experienced player, there is something in this book for you. Really great book!