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Written by Shambhu Sharan, The Shorthorn staff |
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Thursday, 12 November 2009 05:41 PM |
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When and Where When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Author Mike Cochran will tell the behind-the-cards story of poker player Doyle Brunson Friday. Cochran, author of the new book The Godfather of Poker: The Doyle Brunson Story, will speak at a meeting of the Friends of the UT Arlington Library at 7:30 p.m. on the Central Library’s sixth floor. “Doyle Brunson’s story is inspirational,” Cochran said. “His life demonstrates honesty, credibility and integrity.” The three-time Pulitzer Prize nominee grew up several miles from Brunson, who won the World Series of Poker twice. Cochran has written six books, including And Deliver Us from Evil, the inspiration for a CBS television movie. Organization’s President Tommie Wingfield said the book is well written. “The evening is meant to encourage people to read and enjoy books,” Wingfield said. “It’s meant to be a pleasant, shared experience for people who love books.” Libraries Dean Gerald Saxon said the organization sponsors many programs and most focus on authors, like Mike Cochran, who have a recently published book. “With the popularity of television and video games focusing on poker playing, Brunson’s life may have messages for all of us, even non-poker players,” he said. Betty Wood said 75 people have registered for the event. The event is free. Copies of autographed Cochran’s book will be sold. For questions or to RSVP, contact Betty Wood at 817-272-7421 or e-mail at bwood@uta.edu.
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