Poker Book Review - "Book Review – “Winning No-Limit Hold’em” by Ashley Adams

Book Review – “Winning No-Limit Hold’em” review by Al Spath

Either you just caught the poker bug, or have had the bug and are struggling to get to the next level, or you find yourself asking everyone, “what should I read, where do I start?”

Let me recommend you pick up Ashley’s newest book, “Winning No-Limit Hold’em.” His practical approach to INFORM and TEACH the reader is smooth and very transparent. He explains and demonstrates his game theory based on countless years of experience of success and failures. This is what sets him apart from other authors and frankly other poker players. Ashley “feels your pain,” he’s done that, asked that stupid question, made a fatal mistake, but recovered and learned from each experience.

In this book, Ashley takes you from the "basics” to “next level and beyond.” If you are already a top flight player, then this book is one you should gift to a player you encouraged to play poker so their transition to your level will be swift and seamless. Don’t be mislead, this book is not for everyone, although the foundational concepts covered could indeed help some upper tier players regain their balance, this book (IMHO), is for the new players, the struggling players, the intermediate players who got to that level and somehow where not instructed properly along the way.

Players want to feel like the writer understands the frustrations and hurdles we all face as we take our lumps at the table. Ashley illustrates that poker is not only a game of skill and experience, but odds and outs, deception, and control of your emotions to mention a few chapters in his book. He talks about tournament play, online play, and improving your overall game. When he finishes a chapter, you’re provided a review and questions that will challenge you to reinforce what you read and help you build a knowledge base that will not let you down.

No one in poker knows it all, although many think it. I learned plenty by reading this book, and as it should, it reminded me of concepts I knew, but had (maybe), let slide. One new word was introduced to me: “Semi-Demi-Bluffing!” No, I won’t explain it to those who (like me), never heard of it, you have to buy the book and have a great read!

 

Anyone get his book? Rondster, what did you think of it?

 

If you are struggling at cash games (not .2/.4), you might want to pick up a copy of his book.