The Noble Hustle

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The Noble Hustle: Poker, Beef Jerky, and Death is a nonfiction work by Colson Whitehead published in 2014. The book humorously chronicles Whitehead's experience competing in the 2011 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, despite having no prior experience in casino tournaments.12

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