Beneath the Cards: A High-Stakes, High-Anxiety Poker Journey
Autor Garrett Adelsteinen Limba Engleză Paperback – 8 oct 2026
Garrett Adelstein, widely recognized as the best high-stakes cash game player on earth—and the alleged mark in “Jack-Four,” the most controversial hand in poker history—flips the deck in Beneath the Cards.
This gripping memoir charts Garrett’s up-and-down journey to the pinnacle of poker—from online poker prodigy to livestream superstar—until one hand threatened to destroy everything he’d built. He pulls no punches, taking readers through his turbulent career and offering a riveting insider account of underground games where compulsive gamblers, seasoned grifters, and millions of dollars collide in minutes. Garrett comes clean on drunken binges, death threats, financial ruin, and public backlash. Along the way, he shares accessible poker insights and delves into the mindset required to navigate this cutthroat, unforgiving arena.
Garrett also candidly discusses his life beyond the table. He exposes his deeply personal battles with perfectionism, depression, body dysmorphia, and even his demoralizing appearance on Survivor. Through these experiences, the book examines connection, identity, and what happens when winning is no longer enough—universal themes that resonate even with those who’ve never played a hand.
Powered by the perceptiveness and humor that endear Garrett to poker enthusiasts worldwide, Beneath the Cards is an unforgettable ride appealing to poker fans, business professionals, sports and true crime readers, and anyone intrigued by the price of extreme competition.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9798895658147
Pagini: 400
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.44 kg
Editura: Permuted Press
Colecția Permuted Press
Pagini: 400
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 28 mm
Greutate: 0.44 kg
Editura: Permuted Press
Colecția Permuted Press
Notă biografică
Garrett Adelstein is one of the world’s most respected and feared poker players. For nearly twenty-five years, he has dominated the tables, catapulted into poker superstardom, and won millions of dollars along the way. After becoming embroiled in the “Jack-Four” cheating controversy—the most debated hand in poker history—he stepped away from the spotlight to write Beneath the Cards, a memoir chronicling his successes and setbacks on and off the table. Garrett graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona and lives in Manhattan Beach, California, with his wife Jennifer, two children, and two AmStaff Terriers. Away from the family or the felt, he trains for marathons, hikes all around the world, and cheers for the Arizona Wildcats.
Recenzii
“Garrett’s book offers a window into the anxiety, self-criticism, and drive that can push a person to accomplish great things, and the lows that accompany that. You learn the story of his career, but more importantly, you feel it. If you’re chasing greatness at something difficult, it’s a rare, honest, and entertaining peek behind the curtain at what excellence requires.”
“Garrett’s book captures the world of high-stakes poker better than anything I’ve ever read. The stories are wild, his perspective is honest, and the J4 chapter alone is worth picking up. This is a side of poker most people never see.”
“Gripping and vividly written, Garrett’s book shows the work ethic, introspection, and relentlessness it takes to reach the top, inspiring you to take more calculated risks. Must-read, whether you play poker or not!”
“Garrett’s life story was genuinely fascinating…Undoubtedly the best poker book of 2026 and one of the best poker biographies I’ve ever read. I highly recommend you check it out.”
“A cheap tell-all from a clunky amateur author, this ain’t…Adelstein’s story has plenty of poker…but at its core is not about huge hands won or problematic pots lost. Its focus is the human experience itself, family, mental health, weakness, resilience, and the path to inner peace.”
“Garrett’s book captures the world of high-stakes poker better than anything I’ve ever read. The stories are wild, his perspective is honest, and the J4 chapter alone is worth picking up. This is a side of poker most people never see.”
“Gripping and vividly written, Garrett’s book shows the work ethic, introspection, and relentlessness it takes to reach the top, inspiring you to take more calculated risks. Must-read, whether you play poker or not!”
“Garrett’s life story was genuinely fascinating…Undoubtedly the best poker book of 2026 and one of the best poker biographies I’ve ever read. I highly recommend you check it out.”
“A cheap tell-all from a clunky amateur author, this ain’t…Adelstein’s story has plenty of poker…but at its core is not about huge hands won or problematic pots lost. Its focus is the human experience itself, family, mental health, weakness, resilience, and the path to inner peace.”
Descriere
One of poker’s most feared competitors reveals the triumph, scandal, and hidden cost of obsession.