Nathan P. (dog-eared) reviewed on 3/3/2006 + 74 more book reviews

A father discovers his son is a chess prodigy and follows him into a highly competitive world of tutors and youth tournaments. Waitzkin brilliantly balances his love for chess with concern for his son and other youngsters who go through a rigorous training akin to East German Olympic youth prospects. To become a master, do you risk turning your child into mad Bobby?

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