Winning Declarer Play

Basic bridge at its best presented in a fun and easy to read format, order both of her books together. I learned so much when I read this book that I hadn't learned from my bridge lessons (the book the instructor used)and what I hadn't picked up in my 4 years since of playing bridge. She knows how to explain so that it makes sense on how to play the hand ~ and now it feels so good to be doing it the right way! ~~ Dorothy teaches about card combinations, reading the cards, playing both no trump and suit contracts. And now I know the safety play, end play and squeeze play tooooooo. ~~ This is a book that I need a refresher on periodically, so my copy is well used.

The book is fun to read, and has some quiz problems, rather than just showing examples. I felt there was good overall coverage of a variety of topics, the basics, a little deductive reasoning, and even simple squeezes. This is a good book for someone who is relatively new to bridge. If you have never read books on declarer play, then this would be a nice start. After you read this try: Card Play Made Easy - Klinger Countdown to Winning Bridge - Bourke Card Play Technique - Mollo The Watson book may have been a classic in its time, but I think there are much better books available now.

Often humorous, well-written tips for handling the cards when you are the declarer. Sections on elementary and advanced plays and on special hands.

This is surely one of the best books on declarer play. Taught me alot and is a classic. I highly recommend it!

Takes the reader from the basics of play up to the most complicated squeezes and endplays, and makes it all seem effortless. If you only buy one book on playing a bridge hand, this should be the one.