Monday, May 23, 2005

review: One of a Kind: the Stu Ungar book

I received an early copy of ONE OF A KIND from an associate at Simon & Schuster, and tore through it.
Any poker player who hasn't heard of "The Kid" needs to read this book, and most players will want to check it out just to get the most complete version of his life available.
The basics: Ungar showed an early talent for gin, and won tons of money in heads-up play at an early age. He also won several gin tournaments. But, he was so good -- and beat the opposition so completely -- that he couldn't get games.
So, he moved 0n to poker, where he showed tremendous skill.
He's the only player to win the main event at the World Series of Poker 3 times, which is reason enough to read the book.
Originally conceived as a memoir, Ungar was working with Nolan Dalla prior to his death. When Stuey died, Dalla reconfigured the book - with the help of Peter Alson - as a biography.
The book is a great read, and well-researched. Because Dalla had interviewed Ungar for the project, the authors let him 'speak' in several sections, which adds to the experience.
Ungar's constant need to be 'in action' was his greatest strength and a big downfall. He could destroy a poker game or win hundreds of thousands in a poker tournament, only to lose it on the golf course, at the track or betting on sports.
But, the biggest problem is that Ungar couldn't keep away from drugs, and that addiction ultimately killed him.
This is a frustrating book to read, because every poker player dreams of achieving what Ungar achieved, and yet you have to read about his undoing as well.
A cautionary tale that has appeal beyond the green felt, ONE OF A KIND is a book that will be read and talked about by most serious poker players.

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