Caro's Fundamental Secrets of Winning Poker

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Summary: A Solid Introduction
Review: As a beginner/intermediate player, I found the pace just right. It was an easy read that CLEARLY left me a better player - and isn't that what it's all about? The book is a seminar condensed to text form. Caro uses "billboards" in the book just like he would on a chalk board at one of his seminars to emphasize clean points. By the time you're done reading this, you'll understand that winning poker is all about knowing which way to go on "borderline" decisions. There is also a small, but interesting section on "tells" that brings an awareness to the novice about what other players at the table might be thinking. Clearly for the beginner or intermediate player, it will be a good review for some, and nothing short of an eye-opener for many others. For a beginner, it takes away that naked feeling of walking into a game with great uncertainty - a game that feels like mostly luck and gut feelings. For an intermediate player, it should clarify some decisions while giving them an overall edge they may have lacked. Even the intermediate player should have a more cohesive plan and play with more authority to "own" his table. I wanted to give this 5 stars, but I felt it should have had some kind of a test or review (ie, sample hands, fill-in or mult choice decision questions, etc.) Nonethless, if you want to improve your game, you shouldn't pass this one up. I review the book occasionally in just a few minutes to keep myself grounded and focused on the task of playing WINNING poker.

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Summary: Mike is the master
Review: As a writer of 13 books on poker I have a world of respect for Mike Caro. I recommend his books and poker software to everyone who asks. The concepts he presents are powerful and well presented. He has rare insight into the minds of poker players and his strategies for winning are exceptional. Keep writing, Mike!

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Summary: I never leave the house without reading this book
Review: Before I leave my house for one of the local card rooms, I always flip through this book. Caro presents all of his thoughts in a vary concise manner while highlighting all of the important points. If you read all of the highlighted text before stepping out the door, your game will improve. Also, unlike other books, I was surprised at how well his thoughts apply to all forms of poker, not just Hold Em or Stud. I think that this is a book that should belong in every serious poker player's library.

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Summary: 'Caro's Secrets' are just that - secrets
Review: Caro's secrets are still secrets to me. Actually there are very good points and ideas in this book, but the book is poorly written. It might take several reads per topic to figure each one out. Mike should keep his day job and let someone else do his writing for him.
Caro's other book, 'Poker Tells', has the same problem - good ideas but difficult to read.

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Summary: Helpful with mental aspect of game
Review: I found this book to be very helpful with the mental aspects of poker. It gives some valuable advice on what you should be thinking when involved in games. The section on body language was helpful, but I would wait and get Caro's full length book on the subject.

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Summary: Helpful with mental aspect of game
Review: I found this book to be very helpful with the mental aspects of poker. It gives some valuable advice on what you should be thinking when involved in games. The section on body language was helpful, but I would wait and get Caro's full length book on the subject.

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Summary: 'Caro's Secrets' are just that - secrets
Review: I managed to read this book in detail in well under 2 hours with a deck of cards handy to check things out. However, I never needed the cards as this book doesn't go into descriptions of hands or offer me a chance to practice odds. Instead it felt like what it is: a transcription of a seminar delivered by a poker playing eccentric complete with big bold statements like "MOST of your profit in poker comes from borderline decisions" written on an chalkboard. Did it offer me some things to think about as a once a month casual player ? Sure. Did it improve my game ? I don't think so. I've gotten much more about reading early hand position and understanding my opponents behavior out of Steiners Thursday Night Poker than I did from this book.

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Summary: There are better books for the casual player
Review: I managed to read this book in detail in well under 2 hours with a deck of cards handy to check things out. However, I never needed the cards as this book doesn't go into descriptions of hands or offer me a chance to practice odds. Instead it felt like what it is: a transcription of a seminar delivered by a poker playing eccentric complete with big bold statements like "MOST of your profit in poker comes from borderline decisions" written on an chalkboard. Did it offer me some things to think about as a once a month casual player ? Sure. Did it improve my game ? I don't think so. I've gotten much more about reading early hand position and understanding my opponents behavior out of Steiners Thursday Night Poker than I did from this book.

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Summary: Always the best poker writer...johnnyhughes.com
Review: I read some always before going to play, my own book, Caro, Slansky. "Most people came to call."Mike said and he is really right. His cavett"s of wisdom guide me. There is no such thing as luck and it is real money. johnnyhughes.com

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