The Art of Becoming a Top Bridge Player - by Samantha Punch (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Dr. Samantha Punch has interviewed many of the world's top bridge personalities. The players discuss their approach to the game, including subjects such as improving your game, coping with mistakes and emotions, how to become a good partner in a successful partnership, dealing with pressure and coping with loss.

This book aims to show aspiring and expert players how they might develop their game and improve their partnership dynamics. It covers the non-technical aspects of the game, helping players and partnerships to become the best they can be. At the top level, these 'small gains' can make the difference between winning and losing.

Review Quotes

What an interesting read - the inner story of the challenges of being a top bridge player. Whether you are one yourself, or an aspiring bridge player near the start of your journey, or, perhaps even especially, a non-bridge player, you will find Sam and Tim's insights absolutely fascinating. Many of them are transferable to other elite activities but some are unique to our wonderful game. - Andrew Robson

This book is a treasure chest of information that can improve anyone's bridge game, regardless of their skill level. The opportunity to read how so many great players approach different aspects of the game is not only interesting, but highly educational. - -Roy Welland

You have all your system notes down pat, you know all the suit combinations by heart and you have studied all the opening lead theories letting you find the best opening lead more often than not. Still you don't feel like a winner? Read on and let Samantha show you how to not only win all the postmortems, but how to also be considered a true winner by both your partners, teammates and even your opponents. - Sabine Auken

This is a book well worth reading by all who aspire to play bridge at a high level. You will learn that the world's best are human, and have the same worries and emotions as you have, all affecting their performance. The insight into how they have worked to develop themselves is revealing. I recommend it strongly. - Harry Smith, Scotland