Blackjack Autumn: A True Tale of Life, Death, and Splitting Tens in Winnemucca

by Barry Meadow

Book Overview

When Barry Meadow decided to take two months off from his life to play blackjack in every Nevada casino, he had no idea what he would find. Leaving behind his business, his fiancee, and his son, he... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0945322038
• ISBN13: 9780945322030
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: TR Publishing
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

A really fun book

I loved this book. It isn't the one to read if you want to learn to count cards at blackjack, but really gives a wonderful description of what casinos are like. Barry Meadows isn't Paul Theroux, but he is a lot funnier and sounds like a much nicer guy. Anyone who loves visiting Nevada will love this one. If you haven't visited Nevada, you will want to after you read this book.

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Brilliant adventure wonderfully told

After reading dozens of gambling books I have become jaded. This book, however, was riveting. I loved the true stories, insights and felt the life of an itinerant card counter. Finally, I love his dry sense of humor.

Great Fun

There are certain books that are fun to read and instructive too. This is one of them. Mr. Meadow recounts his experiences in an intelligent and funny way. You won't be bored. I think Barry Meadow now joins Frank Scoblete and Michael Konik as one of the three best writers in the gambling field for color and entertainment value.