Blackjack Autumn: A True Tale of Life, Death, and Splitting Tens in Winnemucca

When Barry Meadow decided to take two months off from his life to play blackjack in every casino in Nevada, he had no idea what he would find. In this wise and witty story, he takes you deep into a little-known world.

Barry Meadow has spent more than 40 years in the gambling world. He wrote his first book, Success At The Harness Races, in 1967. Later he worked as a handicapper and racing-magazine editor, contributing articles to various publications, including an article on mule racing that appeared in Sports Illustrated. He's the author of Money Secrets At The Racetrack, lauded as the definitive book on money management at the track.  He spent more than 20 years gambling full-time on the horses, and enjoys playing blackjack as well. His eclectic resume also includes serving in Vietnam, writing television sitcoms, playing the professional tennis circuit in India, and doing standup comedy in California.