How I Raised ...Flirted ... & Won Millions by Annie Duke

Annie Duke- How I Raised Folded Bluffed Flirted Cursed And Won Millions Annie Lederer grew up in a card-playing family whose dual mantra was "education is everything" and "win at all costs." At 26 she developed a panic disorder just prior to completing her doctoral studies. She freaked out and fled to Columbus Montana where she married Ben Duke a guy she hadn't even dated. Months later bored and unable to make the $125 mortgage payment Annie uttered the words that would forever alter the course of her life: ---$$$$--- "Hey let's go play some poker..." Driving 51 mile to Billings Duke began to hone her poker skills at the legendary Crystal Lounge and quickly started to win thousands. Soon she and her new husband upped the ante and moved to Las Vegas. The rest is poker history: Duke became the only woman to win two major tournaments (The Omaha Hi-Lo Tournament at the World Series of Poker ) and $2 million at the ESPN Tournament of Champions in one year.

---$$$$--- Part poker strategy part autobiography Annie Duke provides a facinating inside account of the World Series of Poker. She chronicles the exciting ups and downs she experiences while trying to win it all. It tells the riveting tale of Duke's unlikely rise to poker's inner circle while highlighting strategic tips and hand-by-hand analysis.