{"product_id":"secret-jojo-plays-lebensohl-an-entertaining-contract-bridge-bidding-guide-9798988890713","title":"Secret Jojo Plays Lebensohl: An Entertaining Contract Bridge Bidding Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an entertaining contract bridge book about the Lebensohl convention, filled with pictures, stories, limericks, poems, memory aids, bidding charts, practice tips, puzzles, and quizzes. Plenty of examples and full sample deals are included. This book uses an abundance of repetition and tried and true learning techniques to help the reader retain information.The Foreword is written by Scottie Waldron, ACBL King of Bridge, 2003. This book was named a top-rated runner-up in the American Bridge Teachers' Association (ABTA) 2024 Book of the Year awards for the Advanced-intermediate category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho should read this book?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavvy bridge players who want to learn Lebensohl in an enjoyable way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who needs a Lebensohl refresher course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool bridge teachers who want to use an informal text that takes a light-hearted, fun approach to Lebensohl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge players who take secret pleasure in doubling the opponents, when appropriate, and collecting big penalties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusy bridge players who are tired of combing the Internet and finding inconsistent and sometimes inaccurate information on the topic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who appreciate lots of examples followed by puzzles and quizzes to check progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who enjoy bridge tales from the trenches and learning by hearing about \"Lebensohl hands gone wrong\" and what not to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who like information summarized in concise bidding charts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative people who enjoy bidding rules summarized in the form of a poem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who love to collect \"rules of thumb\" about playing bridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who appreciate clever illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who are looking for an enjoyable book that looks like someone put a lot of time, effort, and love into creating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who love learning about bridge but need a book that doesn't read like a refrigerator manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople of all ages who want to learn Lebensohl. (This book may even be appropriate for gifted kids with good reading skills.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who find bridge books intimidating or who have given up on learning Lebensohl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat will you learn?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe interesting backstory behind the Lebensohl convention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Lebensohl is all about and situations where it applies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat you give up when you play Lebensohl and what you gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Lebensohl is superior to the \"stolen bids\" system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy experts like Lebensohl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat you should do if you know your side has the lion's share (23+ points).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested rules for playing Lebensohl when the opponents interfere over your side's 1NT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make effective use of penalty doubles when playing Lebensohl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterdefenses to NT defenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealing with higher level interference over 1NT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDealing with artificial interference over 1NT (e.g., when opps have a two-suited holding where both suits are known, when opps have a two-suited holding where only one suit is known, when opps have a two-suited holding where both suits are unknown, when opps have a one-suited holding that is either known or unknown, when opps have an either\/or holding of some variety).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to handle delayed Lebensohl situations (when the opps don't interfere immediately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to alert Lebensohl bids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use Lebensohl when the opps open a weak two-bid and partner doubles and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhen it's okay to pass partner's double (and when it's not).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use Lebensohl after partner reverses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen it's okay to break the Lebensohl relay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether Lebensohl is a relay bid or a puppet bid (and why it doesn't matter).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to basic Transfer Lebensohl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the most common mistakes when playing Lebensohl and how to avoid them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome differences in the way that people play Lebensohl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joanne Waldron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Secret Jojo Bridge Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798988890713\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBridson, Toby:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Tobey Bridson is a graphic artist and illustrator from Australia who has done work for individuals, government agencies, and businesses large and small all over the world. Learn more at his website: https: \/\/www.stickfigurepeople.com.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWaldron, Joanne:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Although Joanne Waldron's formal training is in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, she has many other interests, with writing, playing bridge, and teaching chief among them. In addition to her technical work in the computer field, Ms. Waldron has served as a volunteer in the Balto. County Public School system, where she taught math classes (primarily for gifted elementary school kids), writing workshops, instrumental music (primarily violin), and helped wherever she could lend a hand. Ms. Waldron is an ACBL Silver Life Master and has won numerous trophies playing Texas Hold'em. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and organic gardening. 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