Rating: 
Summary: A lot of Fun
Review: The most striking thing about Slim's life is his ability to win money gambling on so many different things. I wouldn't think a good pool hustler that could beat Minnesota Fats could also win the World Series of Poker. I'm surprised that Slim could win thousands playing dominoes with Willie Nelson and also beat Bobby Riggs playing Ping Pong. The one unifying factor is that Slim has had an amazing ability to figure out an edge against an opponent. Once he can find an angle he can beat people at their best game. The book provides numerous examples of how Slim has used that edge. Brains have also kept Slim from harm. He was more than willing to risk a misdemeanor to run his Texas Bookmaking business, but when Federal Law made bookmaking a felony, Slim immediately quit the business whereas his friend Sailor was stubborn and eventually went to jail. There's a good amount of material about run-ins with Slim's nemesis Jimmy the Greek. Slim didn't like the Greek. Some of it was due to the Greek's inflated ego and iffy character, and though some explanation is provided it seems that the reasons for the animosity go deeper than the basic descriptions. I bet a whole book could be written on their associations. What Slim doesn't do in the book is explain big bets that he lost. There isn't any reflection on the times people have outsmarted him. I'm sure very few have, but it would have been interesting to hear Slim explain what he learned from those events. The book flows nicely and I laughed I quite a bit at Slim's down home witticisms. If you like gambling or the people who do, this book will provide an entertaining afternoon at the beach.
Rating: 
Summary: Damn Funny and an all around good book
Review: The title says it all. It is easy and enjoyable to read and by the end you will feel like you have been a friend of Slim's for years. He has some amazing adventures you have to read about.
Rating: 
Summary: One of a kind
Review: They don't make 'em like Slim anymore. I came to this with an interest in poker, but the book doesn't dwell on the intricacies of that game. Rather it allows the reader to spend a couple of hours in the company of a funny, colorful, slyly intelligent Texan with a lot of great stories and a hilarious way with words. Follow Slim through pool halls, golf courses and grand casinos as he makes his fortune betting (not really gambling if you know you're gonna win!). Slim is a natural storyteller and makes this book hard to put down. My only quibble is that the author portrays himself as a loving family man underneath it all, while looking down his nose at the Pablo Escobars and Larry Flynts he took money from.
Still, a great book and a fun read.
Rating:
Summary: One of a kind
Review: They don't make 'em like Slim anymore. I came to this with an interest in poker, but the book doesn't dwell on the intricacies of that game. Rather it allows the reader to spend a couple of hours in the company of a funny, colorful, slyly intelligent Texan with a lot of great stories and a hilarious way with words. Follow Slim through pool halls, golf courses and grand casinos as he makes his fortune betting (not really gambling if you know you're gonna win!). Slim is a natural storyteller and makes this book hard to put down. My only quibble is that the author portrays himself as a loving family man underneath it all, while looking down his nose at the Pablo Escobars and Larry Flynts he took money from.
Still, a great book and a fun read.
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Summary: The amazing life of Amarillo Slim
Review: This has to be of the most entertaining books I've ever read. From rafting down the "River Of No Return" in winter to beating Minnesota Fats in pool with a broom, this book is filled with amazing stories and insights into the unbelievable life of Amarillo Slim.
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Summary: The amazing life of Amarillo Slim
Review: This has to be of the most entertaining books I've ever read. From rafting down the "River Of No Return" in winter to beating Minnesota Fats in pool with a broom, this book is filled with amazing stories and insights into the unbelievable life of Amarillo Slim.
Rating:
Summary: Perfect Summer Reading
Review: This one reads and feels like a movie. Upon finishing it, its hard not to question that someone actually lead a life like Slim has, but unlike that Hollywood film, this is all real. This book is not winning any literary awards, nor will it stand the test of time, but for what it is, a light-hearted, good-natured, very quick read, it couldn't be more suited for a beach chair, or an escape from a stressful workday. Definitely enjoyable.
Rating:
Summary: Perfect Summer Reading
Review: This one reads and feels like a movie. Upon finishing it, its hard not to question that someone actually lead a life like Slim has, but unlike that Hollywood film, this is all real. This book is not winning any literary awards, nor will it stand the test of time, but for what it is, a light-hearted, good-natured, very quick read, it couldn't be more suited for a beach chair, or an escape from a stressful workday. Definitely enjoyable.
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