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Wow! This is a book you can't put down! Not only does Ms. Brinker-Simmons share the lessons she learned from her mother in an easy to understand way but she does so from the heart. You will laugh and cry all the while being encouraged to be the best that you can be. You need not be a tennis fan to read this book because it cuts to the heart of what it means to be a person of character and integrity. Whether or not you have personally experienced the loss of a parent at a young age or know someone who has, it will help you to understand the impact that this loss has in the life of a child and how it stays with a child as he/she becomes an adult. You will walk away from this experience with a better understanding of how to live life looking for the good in every situation. This is a book about overcoming obstacles, about living your life by faith, about looking for the good in each situation and about loving deeply regardless of the cost. You will be encouraged and blessed to read about this real life story of an amazing woman, Maureen Connolly Brinker, and the lessons that continue to live on through her daughter, Cindy Brinker-Simmons.

Wow! This is a book you can't put down! Not only does Ms. Brinker-Simmons share the lessons she learned from her mother in an easy to understand way but she does so from the heart. You will laugh and cry all the while being encouraged to be the best that you can be. You need not be a tennis fan to read this book because it cuts to the heart of what it means to be a person of character and integrity. Whether or not you have personally experienced the loss of a parent at a young age or know someone who has, it will help you to understand the impact that this loss has in the life of a child and how it stays with a child as he/she becomes an adult. You will walk away from this experience with a better understanding of how to live life looking for the good in every situation. This is a book about overcoming obstacles, about living your life by faith, about looking for the good in each situation and about loving deeply regardless of the cost. You will be encouraged and blessed to read about this real life story of an amazing woman, Maureen Connolly Brinker, and the lessons that continue to live on through her daughter, Cindy Brinker-Simmons.

Wow! This is a book you can't put down! Not only does Ms. Brinker-Simmons share the lessons she learned from her mother in an easy to understand way but she does so from the heart. You will laugh and cry all the while being encouraged to be the best that you can be. You need not be a tennis fan to read this book because it cuts to the heart of what it means to be a person of character and integrity. Whether or not you have personally experienced the loss of a parent at a young age or know someone who has, it will help you to understand the impact that this loss has in the life of a child and how it stays with a child as he/she becomes an adult. You will walk away from this experience with a better understanding of how to live life looking for the good in every situation. This is a book about overcoming obstacles, about living your life by faith, about looking for the good in each situation and about loving deeply regardless of the cost. You will be encouraged and blessed to read about this real life story of an amazing woman, Maureen Connolly Brinker, and the lessons that continue to live on through her daughter, Cindy Brinker-Simmons.

Full of Vibrancy and Life Lessons Cindy does a beautiful job of portraying her mother, Little Mo as she remembers her - a wonderful, warm, giving mother who devoted herself to enhancing others. The lessons shared in this book are applicable to all and enjoyable, enlightening reading! A quick read with a lifetime of impact

Little Mo was surely an extraordinary woman and touched everyone she met in her short 32 years. Cindy carries her mothers legacy in her heart and shares stories and lessons learned from her mother with the rest of us. And inspiring they are! Cindy's writing carried me along from when as a 12 year old she lost her mother, through high school and college as she overachieved as a remedy to her heartache, and into her years of service to the community and God. Her mother would have been proud and we are all better for the lessons Cindy shares. You are guaranteed a good cry and in the end feel that a glimpse into Cindy's life is a gift. You must read this book and give it to every mother and child you know. I'd like to think that I might make the same sort of mark that Little Mo and now Cindy have made. I'll not forget this book.

I really enjoyed this well written summary of Marcus Allen's life and his extraordinary career in football. If you are at all interested in football, this book would be a great choice. He starts from the beginning telling us about his family and his hometown. He then describes his life as a high school football player. He goes on to talk about the transitions he had to make on the field from defensive back to quarterback and then to running back later on in his career. Marcus really goes in to depth when he describes his years at U.S.C and the heisman trophy. He emphasizes his dedication towards his health and the team. Marcus says in the book that playing backup to Charles White helped him more because he got to see greatness right before his eyes in Charles. Charles describes the felling of being drafted to the Oakland Raiders. Marcus shows his dislike towards the teams manager Al Davis and describes conflicts between the two. Marcus goes into great detail of the games and the situations that occur off the field on both the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs. It is very interesting to see the relationship between Marcus Allen and Mr. and Mrs.OJ Simpson. He talks about the OJ trial and how he handled it.

I REALLY ENJOYED READING THIS. MARCUS DOES A GOOD JOB DESCRIBING HIS CAREER WITH THE RAIDERS AND CHIEFS. HIS CRITICISM OF AL DAVIS AND RAIDER ORGANIZATION IS EXTREMELY INTRIGUING. ALSO INTERESTING IS HIS DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE OJ MURDER TRIAL AND HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH OJ AND HIS WIFE. THIS IS WELL WORTH YOUR TIME.
A MUST READ.

He shows an amazing insight into what really goes on in the dirty world of american football. To the specifically vindictive nature of Al Davis towards Marcus, to the heartfelt news which so totally devasted him upon learning of the revelation of O.J.!! Written we a great deal of intelligence almost as if he was a best selling novelist. Definitely makes you support the Chiefs whenever they play the Raiders, even though i support the Seahawks. Maybe now Marcus has retired he will put pen to paper more often, I certaintly will purchase any of his material.

After reading this book, I was amazed at the things that went on between Al Davis and Marcus. How Marcus stayed in Los Angeles that long amazes me. This book covers Marcus' life before football, during high school, at USC and the heisman, and being drafted by the Raiders and then ending up at Kansas City. Marcus talks about the O.J. fiasco and how it changed his life. This book is excellent for any football fan and shines light on the dark side of being a Raider.

This is not your typical Professional Jock Worship book, primarily because (1) very little of the narrative is taken up with descriptions of individual games or plays, (2) Carlton Stowers is an excellent writer who portrays Marcus well, and (3) Marcus himself is an intelligent and thoughtful person who has had a fascinating life to date.

The real heroes of this book are Marcus' parents, Harold (Red) and Gwen Allen, who put the necessary time and effort into providing their children with the integrity that has made Marcus successful.

This is a book of contrasts and conflicts, the first of which are with Al Davis, owner of the Oakland Raiders. Marcus despises Al and is candid in describing his reasons. Anyone who is not familiar with Al Davis might think Marcus is exaggerating, but those who are familiar with him will find the criticism reasonable, if not understated. Corroboration for his descriptions of Al's eccentricities may be found in "Slick: The Silver and Black Life of Al Davis" by Mark Ribowsky [ISBN: 0-02-602500-0], a highly entertaining biography that is now out of print but may be available through a used-book service.

The other interesting contrast is that between Marcus and his friend O.J. Simpson. As Marcus described Nicole Simpson's death and the subsequent murder trial, I kept asking how these two men, similar in so many ways, could have ended up so differently. As I said at the outset, the real heroes of the book are Marcus' parents.

Reviewed by Mazuba Shunamon-S. (age 14) for Reader Views (4/08)

"Maximum Performance Basketball: In-Season Workout Book for Players 7th Grade-12th Grade," by James E. Brown, is a book for any basketball player that wants to improve their skills. The author is a former pro-European basketball player, and he has coached a number of teams throughout the U.S.A. and Europe. This book helps with passing, dribbling, shooting, post moves, and even helps with time management. There are clear illustrations and numbered steps on how to execute each move perfectly, and good pictures showing how to do the drills. It also has a really good exercise workout schedule on a weekly calendar.

This book is an in-season workout book so it's better to have it with you on the court than for a quiet-time read. I would bring this book along with me to my practices, so I could read the drills then perform them. You should bring it every time you practice. It is easy to understand and even though it's simple, it still gives you a great workout.

I would recommend this book to any student athlete because it doesn't just help to improve your skills; it shows you how to manage your time, and balance homework and basketball evenly. You will find individual moves, workout schedules, and a list of students that excelled beyond the rest and reached their ultimate goals of getting scholarships, and even making it to the N.B.A. I liked this book and will use it myself, and I recommend Maximum Performance Basketball: In-Season Workout Book for Players 7th Grade-12th Grade" to any aspiring basketball player.

Coach Brown knows from experience what it takes for you to become the best basketball player and student athlete that you can possibly be. He is annointed for what he does, that seperates him from the most coaches. He understands that in order to reach your full potential, you have to have a plan and be devoted to execute the plan. He illustates a schedule and indepth workout in his book to help you to become a very skillfull player.

Coach Brown knows from experience what it takes to become a successful professional basketball player. It is wonderful that he has taken the opportunity to share his wisdom with junior high and high school students-in theory though this book and in practice with Maximum Performance Basketball School. I applaud his decision to include a sample schedule so that students can balance their many priorities. As a student and the former manager of a high school basketball team, I understand that this is a crucial aspect of success not just for sports but for life in general.

Excellent book for middle school and high school players to use to make their own practice work more effective. Lots of kids will go out and shoot it around but those that are willing to organize their workout using a workbook like this will really improve their success at the sport.

The school coaches also love it when they see young players that have a plan for the work outside of practice.

Maximum Performance Basketball
Written by: James E. Brown
ISBN: 1-59824-368-3

Reviewed by: James Edwards for ReviewYourBook.com
"James E. Brown was a professional basketball player and a coach. "Maximum Performance Basketball" is to teach young players to not only play harder, but to also play smarter."
4 stars

James E. Brown was a professional basketball player. He coached college ball, and he now is President of JEBBS, Inc., a minister, and a mentor.

"Maximum Performance Basketball" simplifies the basics of basketball. It does so with its concise instructions and basic drawings. A sample workout schedule is provided. Testimonies are provided from athletes James E. Brown has coached.

James E. Brown takes a holistic approach to coaching. His students testify to becoming better athletes and better people. James E. Brown now hosts a basketball school in Texas. Hats off to James E. Brown. To learn more about becoming a better basketball player, read "Maximum Performance Basketball".

I recommend this book to basketball fans because it tells a lot about great former players. from wilt chamberlain's 100-point game to jerry west's 60 foot jumper to michael jordan's buzzer-beater vs cleveland in the 1989 playoffs. it also has duels like magic vs bird and iverson vs carter. this 180 paged book is filled with all those facts. RECOMMENDED!!!

If you are an avid professional basketball fan like me who appreciates the history of the game, you should know that there are so many captivating memories surviving to this day. This book focuses on the more prominent players and plays of the NBA's past and present; the buzzerbeaters that have won championships, the slam dunks that defied gravity, the amazing assists that made you wonder if he could see through his head. All these memories come alive again in NBA's Greatest. From James Naismith's invention of basketball to George Mikan, Bill Russell,'Houdini of the Hardwood' Bob Cousy and the early dominance of the Minneapolis Lakers and Boston Celtics, to the era of great swingman such as Dr. J, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, to the continuity of today's superstars, this book has them all.
There are some feats in professional basketball that you simply never forget, such as Jerry West's last minute heave from sixty feet out, or Willis Reed's comeback in the 1970 NBA Finals, or when Michael Jordan executed a flying dunk from the free-throw line, or when Anthony 'Spud' Webb won the slam dunk contest standing at 5'7". This book reviews those highlights in great detail, plus extra statistics that summarize the changes that have taken place over a century.

I always enjoy reading what other Players have to say about Other Players through out time&also who they personally feel are the Greats of the game&all the details involved.this Book is a Must for any Hoops fan from start to finish it's very detailed.cool Photos&Moments that you will never forget if you follow the game like myself.

An awesome basketball book. I just love it. Informs one about the best players ever in the NBA, from guys like Cousy, to Wilt, Jordan, to Ewing, and Duncan to Kidd. Also, shows the best NBA duels from Bird vs. Magic, to Iverson vs. Carter. Don't forget about the best teams ever assembled in the NBA like the 95'-96' Chicago Bulls. Then, read about the best guys to ever lead their team to glory . . . the coaches. Daly, Jackson, Auerbach, Wilekns, Riley . . . you can find them all here. And finally, catch up on the best momenets ever. Remember "Havlicek stole the ball" and the year Oscar Robertson AVERAGED a triple-double. Well, there all here in this book.

Definitely a book that all basketball lovers should own.

THE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NBA's Greatest
by John Havlicek
This book is about the greatest NBA players of all time. It is also about the greatest games. Also it tells about the best teams in the league.
I think an interesting part is when Scotty Pippen told about Dirk Nowitski. Here are some words he said, `' He's definitely shown me a different dimension in the power forward game,'' said Pippen.''He's probably the only power forward that I've seen that can do the things he does being a 7 footer.''
I think that people who like basketball would like to read this book. Also if someone just wants to read about certain players in basketball , and he's a legend, this would be the book for them. Finally if you want to find out about the greatest moments in basketball look at this book.
I would give this book a 10 out of 10 because it is a good book to read. If you want to learn about the NBA's Greatest check here.

“Galveston … Lore, Legend, & Downright Lies” is a delightful , entertaining potpourri of life in days gone by on Texas’ famed island city, once known as the Wall Street of the South. The city boasted electric lights and the best of practically everything west of the Mississippi.

The collection of stories was compiled by Gini Fendler-Brown and Max Rizley Jr., Texas writers, and published by Eakin Press, Austin, Texas in a 164 page package sure to please history-lovers near and far.

“Galveston … Lore…” brings to the reader stories ranging from the disastrous 1900 hurricane -- the worst natural disaster to occur in this country, to the fact that the extinct Karankawa Indians cared for Cabeza de Vaca and his shipwrecked party in 1588, and tales of fabled pirate-patriot-lover Jean LaFitte.

Stories abound telling of the history of Galveston’s moniker as “The Oleander City” and the true origin of the Oleanders, to the fact that Galvestonians took on the challenge to rebuild after the 1900 storm and physically raised 2,100 structures above the sand during the city grade raising to avoid any repeat of the disaster. Extreme hardship, loss and Pride.

The book, easy to read and hard to put down, is bound to be a big winner for all who are fortunate enough to get their hands on it.

Galveston Island is home to a unique community. Although it is connected to the Texas Gulf Coast by two bridges and a ferry service, in many ways it is its own society separated by much more than a mere few miles of saltwater.

This book takes us into the distant and more recent history of the island and its colorful inhabitants, telling us stories in a way that leaves one feeling like you're sitting around a fire at a family reunion recalling old friends, neighbors and family members. Some stories one might tell only in hushed whispers. Others provoke knowing interjections from all quarters. These are tales that deserve to be shared far outside the circle of sand.

Whether you were born on the island and want to learn about the gossip you might have missed, or live far away and merely wonder what life is like in a seaside city, this book delivers. From pirates to revered community traditions, it explores a vast scope of history in an easy way that leaves you wanting more.

Caution: You may be tempted to move to Galveston after reading this book, if you don't already live there.

Gini and Max's book captures the essence of Galveston past, with first-hand reminiscences of people who lived that past. Most of us know the main outline of Galveston history, but this book tells the stories of ordinary people, going about their lives on this sliver of sand in the Gulf of Mexico. Gini has been telling her stories to audiences for years in the bandstand behind Ashton Villa during breaks in the band concert. Max helps shape these stories into delightful nuggets you will want to savor while lying on wet sand. Experience Galveston all over again, and next time you're there in person, go to an old-fashioned band concert and listen to the history lady tell a new tale.

“Galveston … Lore, Legend, & Downright Lies” is a delightful , entertaining potpourri of life in days gone by on Texas’ famed island city, once known as the Wall Street of the South. The city boasted electric lights and the best of practically everything west of the Mississippi.

The collection of stories was compiled by Gini Fendler-Brown and Max Rizley Jr., Texas writers, and published by Eakin Press, Austin, Texas in a 164 page package sure to please history-lovers near and far.

“Galveston … Lore…” brings to the reader stories ranging from the disastrous 1900 hurricane -- the worst natural disaster to occur in this country, to the fact that the extinct Karankawa Indians cared for Cabeza de Vaca and his shipwrecked party in 1588, and tales of fabled pirate-patriot-lover Jean LaFitte.

Stories abound telling of the history of Galveston’s moniker as “The Oleander City” and the true origin of the Oleanders, to the fact that Galvestonians took on the challenge to rebuild after the 1900 storm and physically raised 2,100 structures above the sand during the city grade raising to avoid any repeat of the disaster. Extreme hardship, loss and Pride.

The book, easy to read and hard to put down, is bound to be a big winner for all who are fortunate enough to get their hands on it.

I was born on the island, and heard many stories from my father and mother, and my grandparents, uncles and aunts. However, Max and Gini's book has filled in all the gaps, either out of my own memory bank, or the stuff just left out by a father, protecting his daughter from the "sordid" tales. Galveston: Lore, Legend and Downright Lies has added even more to my "love of the island." I have bought the book twice, once for myself and once for my father. He loves it! I plan on ordering more from Amazon for Xmas gifts. A great "thumber" and definitely should be a part of everyone's home library. Thank you, Max, and Gini, and Robert John, and Amazon.....the world needs more books like this one!

the item was in perfect shape. Shipping was fast. Would glady shop from this seller again.

I found Fire Emblem to embody a lot of what the early RPG's great, strong plot with likeable characters and smooth linear storyline. I liked how you could recruit people as you went along and losing them for good if they died added a new dimesion of strategy and realism to this title.

The first ever fire emblem game I played was "fire emblem" for GBA. I was instantly hooked. if you have ever played a fire emblem game, I believe you will like this game. If you haven't, you will if you like RPG and Strategy games. The story of the game is well writen and is very interesting as well as the gameplay. some of the levels may make you want to throw your system out the window but you can get past them if you try. I beleve this to be the best fire emblem game yet.

I know this bit belongs more in a review about the game itself than its guide book, but I simply must say Fire Emblem is one of the best titles I've ever played. It's easy to pick up and completely addicting.

The guidebook itself is very helpful, although not altogether necessary. Afterall, because there is so much chance in the game it's impossible for the book to give you step-by-step instructions to clear the chapter. Instead, in this area it only gives you general strategy ideas (i.e., split into three groups and take out points A, B, and C before heading to D), which often times is common sense (no matter what your strategic skill is- mine for one is practically non-existent). It also gives you the stats of all the enemies you'll face (which you can do in-game, although it's often not necessary anyway), and when/where reinforcements come in (THAT is the most helpful bit). Overall, strategy wise the book gives you a few general ideas (only spending two pages per chapter) but leaves much of the execution on you. Knowing of the various traps and when certain things are triggered in the chapter is quite helpful, though.

One of the things I found most useful was the info on how to recruit more characters. Some of the new recruits I could figure out through the game alone and a stretch of imagination, but others I swear I wouldn't have ever thought of without this book (and for me, those other characters ended up being my strongest).

The other thing I found amazingly helpful was the section on character conversations. It goes into detail of each characters strengths, and what will happen if certain characters talk to each other for long enough (attribute buffs, combo attacks...) those things I wouldn't have found out easily on my own.

In all, this book is worth getting. Although a lot of it you may not find too helpful (such as its rather general strategy suggestions), you will appreciate the sections on new recruits and inter-character relations.

This book is the most helpful thing on the game. The game itself is awesome.

How about offering the computer game of Riven or Myst 111?

This book was a godsend that ended up making my overall experience with Riven much more enjoyable and overcoming the sense of being really dense that I had felt many times in the first half year of playing Riven. All this by not giving too much away in the early sections of the book.

I am an extremely infrequent adventure player (I fiddled with a text-based game about a mad dwarf and princess when the Mac first came out). However, I installed Riven when I bought a Mac G4 450, wanting to try something new.

After dabbling with Riven for half a year or so, I had been almost everywhere, taken copious notes, read a couple of the game's characters' journals, and created detailed, annotated maps of Riven using illustration software. Despite which, I still felt that I had no clue what I was supposed to be doing or if I was making any progress. I had grown to be more interested in understanding what it was all about than in actually completing the game. I had a sneaky suscpicion that there wasn't really an end, that it was all just supposed to be an 'experience'. Maddeningly frustrating!

Then I stumbled on this Player's Guide book while browsing in a computer store and bought it. I stubbornly read only the introduction and first chapter, not wanting to spoil the game, but also taking great comfort in knowing that I wasn't missing something really obvious or doing something really wrong. Thankfully, the introduction spells out what is to come in subsequent chapters of the book so you won't have a fear of too much being revealed.

I spent another good number of months continuing to explore with an open mind and made some more discoveries before feeling I'd hit another wall. I then read the 2nd chapter in the book which talked about geography and mentioning the things you'd need to accomplish in different areas. I was pleased to learn that I'd really done most of what I'd needed, lacking one.

When I focused my efforts on that one thing, I was able to solve it and then the game opened to a new level--I hadn't read the specific location or a description of the task or a solution--I was able to enjoy finding and solving it on my own after a gentle nudge in the general direction.

All of a sudden things started making sense, and the overall structure and direction of play started coming together. I hit another wall and sought help after another half year had passed by--this time I needed very specific help on how to solve one aspect of a puzzle that I had to dig into one of the later chapters of the book for.

Then I was able to complete the game (with help from 'Saved' scenarios) without additional help from the book.

After all was said and done, I went back to read the complete walkthrough chapter and enjoyed seeing how it all fit together and how my two-years of working on the game had been very productive overall. How I'd missed some of the more logical flow of events that had made the game more difficult to solve. And that with just two missing pieces I just plain couldn't figure out, the book had been there to get me over the hump when I was ready for (or MORE than ready for!)

Bottom line: I won't buy the Brady Games guide for Myst IIII: Exile right away. But I'll probably end up buying it gladly after a while... Unless I can figure out Myst III on my own! And even then, I might buy it anyway to get "the rest of the story!"

Book Contents
Chapter 1: Roaming Through Riven
Chapter 2: The Islands of Riven: Maps and Specifics (where you should've been and what you should've seen)
Chapter 3: Puzzles and Problems: The Solutions (puzzle-by-puzzle detailed hints, and then guidelines for how to solve them)
Chapter 4: Walkthrough: All Revealed (The title says it all and the chapter does reaveal the quickest, most efficient way to get through the whole game)

ABSOLUTELY A MUST HAVE! It fills in tons of blanks and gives you so much more understanding of the whole fantasy story with out giveing you answers...unless you want them. It is totally planned and well laid out so that you have your choice of what you need or want to know (if you like to cheat) Even after you finish the game, the book is awesome to read!! Please get this book if you are going to play the game and read the intro!

This book provides help for those who are stuck on the game Riven . if you ever need help just look in this book.

Riven was the first computer game I played when I bought my MAC several years ago. I had no gaming experience but was thrilled with the game play and the awesome beauty of the graphics. Though inexperienced as I was at the time, I was still able to solve the simpler puzzles on my own. THEN came the point where I reached the more difficult ones, and frustration and panic set in. Then I found the cure - this book! Some strategy guides out there simply give you the blow by blow instructions for solving a puzzle (and while this may end your frustration it also spoils that great feeling of accomplishment that comes from discovering the solution with your own wits). This strategy guide for Riven is different. It is devided into several chapters which reveal solutions in incremental fashion. The first chapter gives very gentle hints that stear you in the right direction without revealing any solutions. The subsequent chapters reveal more and more - until the last chapter which is an actual walkthrough giving you every step required to solve the puzzles. If used properly this guide can be a great help. Please fight the temptation to go to the walkthrough chapter - it will spoil your game.

The book I am reviewing is On the Field with... Emmitt Smith written by Matt Christopher. I give this book five stars. This book is about a person who loves to play football. A problem in this story is Emmitt Smith breaks his hamstring. Emmitt Smith played running back for the Dallas Cowboys. I'd recommend this book to a friend. Other books written by Matt Christopher are On the Field... with Terrell Davis and On the Court with...Shaquille O'Neal. This book is awesome!

Emerson, NJ Fifth Grade

If you like football and Emit Smith than On The Field With Emmit Smith is a great book for you. It also tells Emmit's life story. It tells where he went to collage and about when he became pro. I like the book because I want to be like Emit. I think it is a good book for people who like sports.

This book is really really good. Its dot life facts about him there all real, the records he set. All about his life and how hard he tried to make it to the N.F.L. and made it. I think its a really good book read it sometime.

I choose this book because I like the Dallas Cowboys. The book listed facts about Emmitt's career, and a little about his life. I think this book is similar to the book The Amazing Bo Jackson.

Emmitt Smith loved football from the time he was a baby. He would play and sometimes be too big to be able to play. In high school, he was a star running back but he had a time where he fumbled a lot. After he went into the NFL draft, the Cowboys, unlike many other teams, thought even though Emmitt didn't have very much speed, he could still be a really good running back. So the Cowboys were able to pick him as the 21st player picked. He became a star and led the Cowboys to three Superbowl victories and won four rushing titles for himself. It is a good book because it tells you about him at every time of his life.

Walt Garrison is a true cowboy who became a Cowboy. His wit is dry and his humor is natural. This is a great story about how Walt went from a tough as a boot rodeo cowboy to a hard nosed, not big enough, not fast enough Dallas Cowboy. Full of humor throughout. I rarely laugh out loud but this kind of humor got to me. If you remember Walt Garrison from the NFL or the Skoal commericals "Just a pinch between my cheek and gums" you'll be able to here his hard county accent when you read it which adds to the humor. If you can find this book...read it, you won't be disappointed.

I have read this book quite a few times and it never gets old. It is the funniest sports book I have ever read and any old Cowboy Fan will feel the same way. Enjoy and great reading.

Walt Garrison is a true cowboy who became a Cowboy. His wit is dry and his humor is natural. This is a great story about how Walt went from a tough as a boot rodeo cowboy to a hard nosed, not big enough, not fast enough Dallas Cowboy. Full of humor throughout. I rarely laugh out loud but this kind of humor got to me. If you remember Walt Garrison from the NFL or the Skoal commericals "Just a pinch between my cheek and gums" you'll be able to here his hard county accent when you read it which adds to the humor. If you can find this book...read it, you won't be disappointed.

Walt Garrison is a true cowboy who became a Cowboy. His wit is dry and his humor is natural. This is a great story about how Walt went from a tough as a boot rodeo cowboy to a hard nosed, not big enough, not fast enough Dallas Cowboy. Full of humor throughout. I rarely laugh out loud but this kind of humor got to me. If you remember Walt Garrison from the NFL or the Skoal commericals "Just a pinch between my cheek and gums" you'll be able to here his hard county accent when you read it which adds to the humor. If you can find this book...read it, you won't be disappointed.

I checked this book out from my local Libary and read it and my mom did the same. When the locker room was talked about I almost wish I was in there. It was a awsome book!

This book reawlly takes the basic stuff--seduction, picking up women,, etc.--and boils it down to the nuts and bolts. There's no gimmicks and no corny lines. It's all about how to date the women you desire to date. A must read for any guy wanting into the game. Also suggest: Chicks: A User's Guide to Dating, Love and Sex.

I'm not a big reader, so I got the first one (Player's Handbook Volume 1 - Pickup and Seduction Secrets For Men Who Love Women & Sex (and Want More of Both)) on CD and thought it was great. Couldn't find Vol 2 on CD, so I got the print version.

With that said, I found reading this really enjoyable!!

Pickup and seduction stuff is great, but what I liked best about this one, and have found the most useful, is Tommy's advice on how to give oral sex to a woman. Good stuff I had not seen anywhere else and which had my last date questioning where I had learned it. Now she is like putty in my hands (or mouth). And she keeps coming, errrr RETURNING back for more. ;)

If you guys are into that stuff, and any real man SHOULD be, get this one. You'll use this stuff night after night, I promise.

This is one of the best books on seduction that i've read. It has good tips you can use right away and not a lot of fluff. Tommy is entertaining in his delivery, so it's a quick read, too.

So you picked her up... Now what?

This book has some good stuff on what to do after you get her home. It's great to have confidence in the bar or club, but a lot of these books fall flat when it comes to maintaining a relationship, even for the night. It's easy to talk to women for 10-20 minutes and get a phone number, but the real skill is how you manage the relationship afterward. And Tommy will tell you how to now only manage a single relationship, but multiple relationships at one time, as well.

Good tip on the audio book. I thought it was great and it gave me an idea of who this guy is who I'm trying to emulate. The print version has a lot more stuff in it though. There is some pretty graphic "bed technique" that he doesn't give in the audio. Why that is, I don't know, but it's definitely here in the print version.

Get this book and you'll be out on the town (and back to your place) by this weekend!!

Ok, so I read Player's Handbook Volume 1 - Pickup and Seduction Secrets For Men Who Love Women & Sex (and Want More of Both) and thought it was so good I got the audio book. Well, I just went straight for the audio book on Volume 2 and it didn't disappoint!! Tommy is great in print, but even better when he talks. You'll really get a feel for how slick this dude is.

About me-- I am a 35 year old guy in Columbus, OH. It used to frustrate me that I am right in the middle of this huge college campus with like 45,000 students, but all the hot chicks would just pass me by. And the stuff like Mystery and Style and other PUAs is ok, but I felt like I was a bit too old for it.

Enter Tommy Orlando... This guy gets it!! Very smooth and brings with him an "old school" flavor which women are totally into. He makes these other guys look like little boys trying to makeout with chicks at a Jr. High dance.

This book talks about juggling multiple women, keeping everybody happy, how to keep everything straight (money, names, hobbies), and more philiosphy that will help you get tons of girls.

Everything is short, to the point, and simple. I got this book about a week or so ago and have already have had a couple of dates. Nice!!

This book is like the older brother you never had. A total bargain for $10. It's quick and to the point. All strategies and not any fluff or grandstanding. Tommy has game so obvious he doesn't need to tell you how great he is. When you listen to him, you'll know he's the real deal.

Kept hearing everybody talk about Player's Handbook Volume 1 - Pickup and Seduction Secrets For Men Who Love Women & Sex (and Want More of Both), so I got it and enjoyed it. Finally picked up Volume 2 to go with it.

I really enjoy Tommy's writing style. So many of these dudes take themselves way too seriously. And the fact that Tommy doesn't lets me know he is for real. He doesn't care whether you, or the girls he dates, like him or not. He's not out trying to prove a point. He's like, "This is who I am, I'm not going to force you to get with me or like me-- either we do this or I'll move on to somebody else."

That's a true player. These other dudes spend half their books trying to convince you how cool they are. Nicknames, funky outfits, or the like. Tommy is bare bones stuff. Yes, it's simple, but isn't pickup at its most basic level simple? Why complicate it with a bunch of noise.

I like this book and am looking for more like it. And I can't wait to get more from Tommy Orlando!!