Peter Alson‘s The Only Way To Play It tells the story of Nathan Fischer, a struggling 30-year-old painter who is supporting his wife and young daughter by playing poker in the cutthroat underground clubs of New York City, trying to weather the vagaries of luck that afflict card players and artists alike. In David Michaelis’ biography Eleanor, the author provides a fascinating look at one of our country’s most revered first ladies, Eleanor Roosevelt. The two lifelong friends are joined by Inspicio founding editor-in-chief Raymond Elman – who first met them in 1970 – as they explore the various connections between art and poker, and the role of luck in each.
