I once had the opportunity to sit behind Glen as he played in a big money poker game. After forty-five minutes, I had to walk away because my anxiety levels were through the roof, broiling further as the piles of chips grew larger.

If you’re like me, you can’t help but be captivated by the notion of professional poker, and what it must be like to build a life on a career with such high stakes and where skill can take you far, but where luck also plays a role. Glen Garrod’s Missouri & Me realizes the romanticism of being at the table, on the road, and in the life of a professional poker player throughout the decades leading up to the online poker revolution.

This book offers an intimate look into the life of Glen Garrod, whose personal experiences and insights form the core of the narrative.

Glen’s unique voice and perspective draw readers into his world, fostering a deep connection with him and his close-knit group of friends, as well as the strangers he encountered along the chapters of his life.

His captivating stories provide an insider’s view of a master poker player, alongside the adventures of a man who embodies both carefree spirit and determination.

As you journey through the decades of Glen’s life, you’ll enjoy a fast-paced and entertaining ride filled with passion for the game and the bonds of friendship that surround it. From the opening chapters and through the end of this saga, my love for the author’s voice and his world grew and grew.

This book touched my heart and opened my mind. Read Missouri & Me and you’ll find yourself falling in love with Glen, Missouri Dave, and the exhilarating game of poker itself as it was before it went mainstream and we all went digital.

—Eve Imagine, Editor, Missouri & Me