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'A riveting read about a high-roller who put the fear of God into his opponents. Fascinating.' (4 stars) (COVENTRY EVENING TELEGRAPH )
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'A riveting read about a high-roller who put the fear of God into his opponents. Fascinating.' (4 stars) COVENTRY EVENING TELEGRAPH
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a fantastic read. This is a book that will have you locked in from page one and will only let you go when you have finished.
Gives a fascinating insight into Stuey Ungar's formative years and what made him the player and the man he turned out to be. A flawed diamond who couldn't ever beat his demons but lived his life on his terms.
If the storyteller's in Hollywood came up with this story you would laugh them out of the cinema but the story is true but reads like a work of fiction (a lot of poker biogs have that effect on me though). Young punk gets into cards at a young age, wins the World Series of Poker in 1980 (and when asked what he was going to do with the winnings said "gamble it") then for good measure does it again in 1981, wins and loses millions of dollars, has problems with drink, drugs, women, sports betting then in 1997 comes from a down and out to win the World Series again. Within a year he was found dead in a hotel room with $800 in his pocket.
This guy has everything in him: gangster, card sharp, poker genius but most of all he was a gambler.
What a fantastic read. This book really takes you back to what gambling was all about.
How good would this guy be at Poker if he was still alive today!!
Gives a fascinating insight into Stuey Ungar's formative years and what made him the player and the man he turned out to be. A flawed diamond who couldn't ever beat his demons but lived his life on his terms.
If the storyteller's in Hollywood came up with this story you would laugh them out of the cinema but the story is true but reads like a work of fiction (a lot of poker biogs have that effect on me though). Young punk gets into cards at a young age, wins the World Series of Poker in 1980 (and when asked what he was going to do with the winnings said "gamble it") then for good measure does it again in 1981, wins and loses millions of dollars, has problems with drink, drugs, women, sports betting then in 1997 comes from a down and out to win the World Series again. Within a year he was found dead in a hotel room with $800 in his pocket.
This guy has everything in him: gangster, card sharp, poker genius but most of all he was a gambler.
What a fantastic read. This book really takes you back to what gambling was all about.
How good would this guy be at Poker if he was still alive today!!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Gangsters, drugs, gambling and poker. This book paints a picture of Stu 'The Kid' Unger- the archetypal example of a tortured genius. Captivating from start to finish. This book is the best poker narrative available, it wont transform your game- but it will provide great entertainment. I suggest you buy this book, it will be money very well spent.
Format:Paperback
This is possibly my favourite book. I have now read this a number of times and love it! Stu Unger was a freak of nature and the things he done in cards and life should be known by all. A talented but tragic charachter with an unbelievable story.
A must read for any gambling fanatics
A must read for any gambling fanatics
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This is a great book telling the story of Stuey Ungar which i just finished reading for the 2nd time. Read more
Published 13 months ago by mister joe
Best Poker Book Ever
This book was recommended to me by a poker pro. Great biography which will captivate any reader interested in poker or not.
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by Brucieboy
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If you have any interest in Poker or gambling then this is worth a read. Stu Ungar was a complete compulsive gambler, but with probably the most natural talent ever. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by B. Cable
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