The most recognized female name and face in professional poker, Annie Duke earned her fame by first supporting her family with her poker earnings, then by winning a gold bracelet and championship title at the prestigious World Series of Poker and eventually earning a $2 million purse by defeating some of the best poker players in the world at a special tournament televised on ESPN. The daughter of two highly intelligent parents,a sister who is a poet brother who is a professional poker player, Annie talks about growing up, learning to compete, marriage and family. Separate chapters set in a different type style take the reader through the World Series event where she earned her bracelet but the bones of the book provide a broad picture of what it takes to overcome all the angst and anxiety of a dysfunctional background and succeed in an unconventional career. 260 Pgs. Hardcover 2005
