First published 2021
Maria Konnikova sits down at her first poker table knowing almost nothing about the game. The psychology writer and expert has decided to dive into poker's universe to explore how much control we really have over what happens to us, and whether luck truly governs our lives. She starts from absolute zero, not even knowing how many cards fill a standard deck. Within months, Konnikova transforms herself from complete novice into international poker champion, earning over three hundred thousand dollars in a fiercely competitive, male-dominated arena. As she climbs from amateur to champion, Konnikova discovers what poker reveals about human behavior, decision making, and managing frustration. The game becomes her laboratory for understanding chance's role in our existence. Through her journey from the basics to the summit of competitive play, she learns to read opponents, calculate odds, and navigate the psychological warfare that defines professional poker.
Genres: biography, psychology, self-help, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
384 pages · Paperback · Libros del Asteroide