The Next Best Thing to Paradise [Hardcover]

Mary Edwards (Author), Mary Jane Edwards (Author)

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THE NEXT BEST THING TO PARADISE follows Katie Lindstrom from an abusive husband in farmtown Minnesota to working in the casinos of Nevada where she finds alcohol, drugs, love of money and promiscuity are acceptable ways of life.

About the Author

Acclaimed author Mary Jane Edwards worked in the casinos of Nevada for almost twenty years and her newest book is the story of a life we recognize but are never likely to experience. Edwards has written for children's magazines, as well as several travel guidebooks, and dozens of articles for national and international newspapers. She lives with her husband in the sunshine of Tucson, Arizona.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 340 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corp (March 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738801631
• ISBN-13: 978-0738801636
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,537,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! The truth at last and beautifully done., September 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Next Best Thing to Paradise (Hardcover)

A superb book! I have been in the gaming industry for over 35 years and this book really tells it like it is. I usually find gambling related stories quite boring or too far away from the truth but this is right on target. I would recommend it to anyone interested in knowing what the customer does not see in the gaming world. I have worked in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe and can easily identify with this story.

5.0 out of 5 stars What a true to life book!!!, August 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Next Best Thing to Paradise (Hardcover)

I, too, was a dealer at one time. Most of the books about casinos are written by those who don't really know what it's like inside. This is a true picture of a dealer's life - everyone who goes to Nevada - or anywhere - to gamble should read this. It's a real eye-opener.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading!, August 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Next Best Thing to Paradise (Hardcover)

I live in Reno, so the places the author writes about made the book very real to me. It was wonderful reading - I highly recommend it for anyone interested in gambling. A real eye-opener!