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For Richer for Poorer

By: Victoria Coren Mitchell
Narrated by: Victoria Coren Mitchell
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Summary

Victoria Coren Mitchell's gripping poker memoir now available for the first time in audio.

In September 2006, Victoria Coren Mitchell won a million dollars on the European Poker Tour. For Richer, for Poorer tells the story of that victory, but also of a 20-year obsession with the game. It is a journey which has taken Victoria from a secret culture of illegal cash games to the high-stakes glamour of Las Vegas and Monte Carlo, and brought with it friendship, laughter, and money, but also loneliness, heartbreak and defeat. With disarming honesty, Victoria lays all of this bare. For Richer, for Poorer also tells the story of the poker revolution. How did this cult card game, populated by a small community of colourful and eccentric players, move from the back streets to the mainstream in a few short years? It is a fascinating story from a trusted insider.

For Richer, for Poorer was published in 2009. This audiobook was recorded in 2023.

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Critic reviews

“Fresh, funny and moving. This is a wonderful book, worthy of comparison with the best.” (Literary Review)

“So rich in detail, so full of laughter, that you feel as if the coolest member of your family has just let you in on a secret so delicious you will savour it for ever." (The Times)

“If you’re interested in poker, you will adore this memoir. If you’re not interested in poker, you will adore it anyway.” (Spectator)

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VCM and poker

I soaked this book up like a sponge and wish she had written a dozen more. I lost myself in the places, the people, the players, the poker and the author’s perspicacity and personal pain. What a journey … and so droll

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Exactly as you’d expect

I’m a huge fan of the author. This is a very engaging, well written (very well read), entertaining story about the love of poker and the life that goes with it. Really enjoyed it - but I expected to.

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A joy to listen to, even if you don’t know the first thing about poker.

This is one of several book written by Victoria, and I hope it’s not the only one brought to life by her narration.

You may have seen her on TV, a popular guest on panel shows along with hosting Only Connect. Maybe you’ve heard her radio shows such as Women Talking About Cars or Heresy. Whatever opinion you may have formed about Victoria, prepare to be enlightened and enriched by this snippet of her life.

I read the book in order to learn a little of the woman who had the exceptional taste to marry David Mitchell. It left me moved to tears at times, and aching belly laughs at others. Hearing her narrate her work, so many years on from its original publication, brought an extra depth as you can hear her smile as she relives the events she wrote about so long ago.

No spoilers, but this bite sized slice of Victoria’s life just left me longing for her to fill in the gaps. The more I learn, the more I am exposed to the hidden depths of this joyful, witty, intelligent and beautiful human being.

Give your ears and soul a treat and listen to this book. You may even decide that it was David who displayed the greatest of taste by marrying such a smart and passionate person.

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Loved it!

Really interesting for a non poker player, really envied the community of players that Victoria found herself in

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Brilliant story, brilliantly read. Thank you.

Fascinating to hear Victoria talk about a subject I knew little about and even less of her love of the game.

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Perfectly pitched story

Victoria has a voice I could listen to easily if she was only describing her favourite white paint but luckily she gives us the back story about her love of poker, a game which I love as well. The story is told well and has enough humour and pathos in equal measure.

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Brilliant, a must listen for any poker fan!

Very well written book and insight to the UK poker scene. The book is very well written and I liked how the London EPT tournament win was covered at the end of each chapter and the poker scene stories in each chapter. I highly recommend listening to this if you have been a fan of poker from the old days!

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Breathtakingly honest

funny, honest, kind about friend and foe alike. I know many of the characters from the Vic and their fond portrayals made me smile. I was at the table in Holland Casinos when the Dutch man made his comment about remembering his youth. Curiously I can still remember his face and the entire scene with Vicky playing poker, chatting and drinking tea whilst writing a coluumn to meet a fast approaching deadline on her pre smartphone phone. Oh and great poker advice here too without being preachy.

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Can’t recommend this audiobook highly enough

I loved this book and Victoria Coren Mitchell’s narration really sparkled. I didn’t understand half of it (not being a poker player) but that didn’t matter, Victoria’s clear love of poker and the language shone through and enhanced the feeling of being allowed a peek into a different world. What a treat!

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enthusiasm for the subject and sheer story telling

knows her stuff, in many ways inspirational, for those of us coming after, however far behind 😁

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