I just finished reading The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova. She is a psychologist, journalist, and New Yorker writer who decided to enter, and see how far she could go as a total beginner, in the world of big time poker. Her story begins to take shape when she convinces Erik Seidel, -- a star poker player -- to be her mentor, coach and cheerleader.
Poker is about taking action among strangers with limited amounts of information to guide your decisions. What makes the book fascinating is Konnikova's searingly honest account of her struggles and observations.
The book is about learning, determination, and acceptance of winning and losing -- both of equal weight. And yes, there is room for luck -- the mysterious intruder into the endless rounds of calculations.
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