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29 of 32 found the following review helpful:
 Learn bridge in 1 hour - teaches non-standard bridge. Jan 03, 2007
By bridge tutor
"Paul"
First, the title is misleading - it took me more than an hour to simply browse thought the book. Yes, the first couple of chapters get the learner playing a trick-taking card game but it is not bridge. This is the standard way most bridge courses begin and that's about all that can be learned in one hour.
Secondly, the reader is not learning standard bidding from this book. In attempting to simplify the game, the author teaches many things that anyone who plays the game will have to unlearn. No mention is made of this fact.
In additon to non-standard bidding, the hand diagrams are also not the standard you see in any other publications.
In suggesting a line of play, the author sometimes does not take the best line - and there is no justification for playing the way he does even for a new player.
As a bridge teacher, I would definintely tell any prospective student not to waste money on this book.
19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Bridge Mar 01, 2007
By Lorraine C. Larson
"ReeReeder"
Bridge can be a daunting game. This book helped to take that fear away and get me started. OK - maybe you won't be playing like a pro in one hour - but the most important thing is to get started and then practice. This book takes you by the hand with step by step instructions and photos to make it easy. Bridge is a challenging, complicated, and intellectual game and it was intimidating for me. Not anymore - thanks to this author!!!
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
This book is great! Jan 17, 2007
By recrea8ion
So many other books make bridge seem extremely complicated. This book makes it easy to learn and have fun, while making sure readers have a sound base of the fundamentals. After reading it myself, I bought copies for my friends and family.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Great, easy way to learn bridge!! Dec 07, 2006
By Darlinga
Finally! An easy way to learn such a great game! Too many books and classes make bridge seem so complicated and intimidating -- and, unfortunately, turn many people away from learning to play bridge. I am so pleased to see that someone has finally put together a quick and easy way to learn this game. The book is easy to follow and written with a friendly, conversational voice. You feel like Mr. Riad is sitting at the table right next to you, cards in hand, walking you through the logical steps. I have found his method to be especially useful in teaching others how to play bridge. Bridge needs to make a come back! And, hopefully, this book might make that happen.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Search No More! Jan 23, 2007
By Stephen Morrell
Hooray! I have searched for a book like this for a long time! I have examined quite a large number of books that purport to teach Bridge, but I have always found them confusing and obtuse in their delivery. 'Learn Bridge in One Hour' is entirely different. It not only delivers the goods, but does so in a light and engaging style.
I think it's greatest strength is that it breaks the game down into essentials and delivers them in bite-sized pieces so that the ideas are easily digested. The book is aptly named, as a new player really can truly begin to play the basic game in only an hour. This allows the learner to feel successful and so creates a pleasurable experience in learning and playing the game right from the start. As common sense would suggest, if you like something, you will want to do it again.
Thank you Mr Riad. I love your book. You have created a wonderful way to 'step' into the fun of the game with easy, clear steps. My search is over!
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