According to Doyle

According to Doyle is a poker memoir by legendary player Doyle Brunson, chronicling his six-decade journey through the high-stakes gambling world. The book covers his path from a small-town Texas athlete to becoming one of poker's most iconic figures. Brunson details the evolution of professional poker from its dangerous roots in illegal games through its transformation into a mainstream phenomenon. His firsthand accounts include encounters with mobsters, cheaters, and colorful characters from poker's early years, along with his experiences in Las Vegas as the game went legitimate. The book includes Brunson's strategies and insights about poker, gambling psychology, and risk management that helped him win multiple World Series of Poker championships. These sections blend technical analysis with real-world examples from his career at the tables. This memoir explores themes of perseverance, adaptability, and the intersection of skill and chance in both poker and life. Brunson's narrative demonstrates how the gambling world shifted from society's fringes to cultural acceptance, while revealing the personal costs and triumphs of a professional gambler's life.

There are not enough internet reviews to create a summary of this book. Instead, here is a summary of reviews of Doyle Brunson's overall work: Readers consistently highlight Brunson's clear explanations of complex poker concepts and the historical value of his strategic insights, particularly in "Super System." Readers appreciated: - Detailed mathematical breakdowns of odds and probabilities - Real-world examples from high-stakes games - Step-by-step guidance for different playing styles - Personal anecdotes that illustrate key concepts Common criticisms: - Outdated strategies for modern poker environments - Dense technical sections that challenge beginners - High price point of early editions ($100 at release) - Limited coverage of online poker dynamics Ratings across platforms: Amazon: 4.5/5 from 312 reviews Goodreads: 4.3/5 from 894 reviews One reader noted: "The principles still hold up decades later, even if specific tactics need updating." Another commented: "Changed my game completely, but took multiple readings to grasp fully." Critical review: "Too aggressive for low-stakes games - following this advice exactly will drain your bankroll unless you're playing at higher levels."

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🃏 Doyle Brunson wrote this autobiography after turning down multiple book offers for 30 years, finally agreeing when his son Todd convinced him to share his story. 🎰 The book reveals how Brunson went from a promising NBA prospect (before a career-ending knee injury) to one of poker's most legendary players. 🏆 At age 73, Brunson was still actively competing and winning at the highest levels when this book was released in 2009, demonstrating his exceptional longevity in professional poker. 💰 The autobiography details how Brunson and his group of fellow Texas road gamblers (known as the Texas Rounders) helped transform poker from an outlaw game to a mainstream sport. 🌟 Beyond poker, the book shares Brunson's battles with cancer, his religious faith, and how he survived multiple robbery attempts and death threats during his early days as a road gambler.