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.. Barry Greenstein (born December 30, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is a professional poker player. Hewas exposed to poker at a young age as his father, Jack, was a noted poker player in the Army.After graduating from Bogan High School, he earned a bachelor degree in computer science from theUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also studied for a PhD in mathematics, but leftbefore completing his dissertation. He worked for Symantec until retiring in 1991 at age 36 whenhe began to play poker full time. Greenstein has two children and four step-children, and residesin Rancho Palos Verdes, California. His stepson, Joe Sebok, is also a professional poker player.In 2005, Greenstein wrote a book titled Ace on the River. Tuan Le, a WPT Season 3 champion,claims that book showed him how to succeed on the poker circuit. Greenstein taught Mimi Tran howto play poker in exchange for her teaching him how to speak Vietnamese. He also plays online atPokerStars, under the alias "crazyplayer" and is a member of the cardroom's Team PokerStars.Ace on the River is no ordinary poker book. This is the first truly "advanced" guide aimed at improving your game. Written in an easy-to-read, bare bones conversational style and designed to help anyone interested in increasing their understanding of the game, this book is ideal for those new to the game or winning professionals. The fundamental philosophies presented go beyond the green felt and can be applied in all competitive ventures.While most poker books focus on basic rules and strategies, Ace on the River's advanced perspective addresses elements that effect both game play and the player. Focusing on a variety of subjects such as the psychology of poker, money management, family issues, and sex, this book gives the reader a rare chance to look beyond the cards to see the poker world through someone who lives it. The unique you-make-the-call-play by play section will challenge the reader again and again.Ace on the River is a review and guide to the world of high-stakes poker as seen by one of the most well-known and well-respected players of all time. From the beginning of 2003 until the middle of 2004, Barry Greenstein won seven poker tournaments and came in second five times, including winning a World Poker Tour event and a World Series of Poker braceletOther players don't think about poker like Barry does. ?Phil Ivey, winning high-stakes player