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Average Customer Rating: (based on 21 reviews)

(4.7 stars vs. 4.0 category average)

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scorton

Casual Trader

Overall a good book

8/22/2010

0 of 0 customers found this helpful (0%)

Pros:: Easy read
Cons:: None
Bottom Line:: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Quote:: A narrative book that explain that the most important part of a trader is discipline and know him/herself. I didn't fall in love with the protagonist though as I found him too stupid to be true (especially at the beginning of his journey) but overall nice reading with an happy ending.

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little_bo_pip

Intermediate Trader

Quick entertaining read

4/28/2010

4 of 4 customers found this helpful (100%)

Pros:: Excellent information, Easy read
Cons:: None
Bottom Line:: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Quote:: This book manages to combine the basics of forex trading, trading psychology, and a bit of economic analysis in an entertaining narrative. The book can be read in just one sitting because the story is funny and fascinating, making the book hard to put down. The most important lesson I learned from the book? Rule number one: Don't get too cocky.

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Pip_Devil

Casual Trader

For First Time Traders

4/27/2010

6 of 6 customers found this helpful (100%)

Pros:: Easy read
Cons:: None
Bottom Line:: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Quote:: Good book for budding traders. It details the "life cycle" of a new trader, his ups and downs and how he, with the help of a mentor, finds the discipline he needs to trade successfully. This book enables a new trader to get into trading with the right mindset and the right reasons. It's something that every retail trader can relate to.

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monstapips

Intermediate Trader

The life story of all new traders

2/18/2010

5 of 5 customers found this helpful (100%)

Pros:: Easy read
Cons:: None
Bottom Line:: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Quote:: A fictional story that captures all the real life mistakes that most noob traders go through. I think anyone who reads this book will stop at least once and smirk, saying "Ha - that happened to me too!" Personally, it made me realize how disciplined a trader is and that correcting mistakes early on could lead to a successful trading career.

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fxguru

Expert Trader

Good Book

7/21/2009

0 of 0 customers found this helpful (0%)

Pros:: None
Cons:: None
Bottom Line:: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Quote:: I liked Rob's book, its kinda of a knock of a Livermore story. I liked it because its an easy ready but if you get into it there is a lot of hidden meaning.

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daypipper

Intermediate Trader

Hilarious Fiction

3/18/2009

8 of 8 customers found this helpful (100%)

Pros:: None
Cons:: None
Bottom Line:: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Quote:: Yes, this book is a fascinationg easy read. Yes, I related to everything that the protagonist Harry Bains experienced in his forex adventure. BUT, this is fiction, albeit funny and well written. Any trader would find this book an enjoyable escape. It is not the forex bible or anything close to it. There is no instruction, just the witty writtings of Rob Booker. Good Fun!!!

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PIPSGuy

Intermediate Trader

WOW! This book is definitely an eye-opener!

2/5/2009

9 of 9 customers found this helpful (100%)

Pros:: None
Cons:: None
Bottom Line:: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Quote:: WOW! This book is definitely an eye-opener! Everyone will surely enjoy reading the book! Rob Booker's made the learning phases of trading very much enjoyable. He showed in his book that knowing your own self is never easyâ€”and accepting the reality is also difficult, too. In this book, Rob had created a character based on a newbie trader named Harry Banes. This character is lovable andâ€”oh, I shouldnâ€™t be discussing himâ€¦ hahaha... Check him out. Go get your book and meet Harry.

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PipSyGirl

Casual Trader

Unbelievable!

1/29/2009

16 of 16 customers found this helpful (100%)

Pros:: None
Cons:: None
Bottom Line:: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Quote:: Unbelievable! I am truly a newbie! But you know what? I was hooked with this Rob Bookerâ€™s â€˜Adventures of a Currency Trader.â€™ While Iâ€™m reading the book, Iâ€™m also daydreaming like Harry Banes. Heâ€™s the fictional main character in the book, but he seemed real because of the excellent writing technique used by Rob Booker. This man really left quite an impression on meâ€”making me believe that dreams are free but you must work hard to make them come true. Iâ€™ll learn and study the trade so that Iâ€™ll be a successful trader someday.

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forex4living

Casual Trader

This is a very unique book!

1/29/2009

15 of 15 customers found this helpful (100%)

Pros:: None
Cons:: None
Bottom Line:: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Quote:: This is a very unique book! Mr. Rob made this book enjoyable to read. Check this out, guys! Iâ€™ve never read a forex book of this kind before.