The One Knight Stand: College Student by Day, Poker Professional by Night

by Marek Garcia

Here’s the thing – I admit I’m walking into a room full of losers. Why are these people losers? Because they all come into this room thinking the same thing – they’re going to make a lot of money tonight, and they’re going to make it with ease. But for me to be able to do what I do – someone has to lose. And that isn't me. Tonight is the night before the biggest game of my career. It might be the night I have been waiting on for the last year. But, before we move on with tonight, let’s back up a little because money is the thing I'm least worried about at this point. In order for you to understand what's really on the line, I'll have to catch you up.

315 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2018

Reviews

[Rob · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought the way the author approached the book was really interesting…. In some ways it read like a screenplay where the actor talks to the audience in asides. I thought it worked really well and gave it a unique feel compared to other memoir style books.

I also enjoyed how the narrator combined telling an interesting story with some deep thoughts about philosophy (staying in the moment/meditation) and personal growth/relationships/self reflection. I thought that made it much more than just a book about a college kid playing poker.

I also liked the pace, the short chapters, the sign posting along the way. I thought that all made it an enjoyable read…. Even for a person like me who doesn’t play Poker.