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Yes, this is a book about appearing on a game show. But, it is not only about the show. Prisoner of Trebekistan provides solid advice on how to prepare for Jeopardy! or any of the other game shows that test contestants? knowledge of trivia. Harris does a first-rate job of explaining and illustrating complex concepts from cognitive psychology, like state dependent learning and chunking, to a general audience. I have a Ph.D. in social psychology, and I can say that after teaching this type of material to students, being both clear and entertaining with this extremely dry subject matter is no simple task.
Harris also tells the story of his family?s ongoing struggle with his sister?s autoimmune disease. He gives a very moving and compassionate portrayal his admiration for her strength and his own helplessness in the face of the never-ending, grueling effects of the disease on his beloved sister. Harris writes a very human account of the impact that chronic disease can have of the friends and family of the afflicted.
And, on top of all of that, Bob Harris has written a laugh-out-loud funny book. Trebekistan is a well-paced, delightful read! Buy this book!!
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Prisoner of Trebekistan: A Decade in Jeopardy! by Bob Harris
Mary Folley, September 11, 2006
Yes, this is a book about appearing on a game show. But, it is not only about the show. Prisoner of Trebekistan provides solid advice on how to prepare for Jeopardy! or any of the other game shows that test contestants? knowledge of trivia. Harris does a first-rate job of explaining and illustrating complex concepts from cognitive psychology, like state dependent learning and chunking, to a general audience. I have a Ph.D. in social psychology, and I can say that after teaching this type of material to students, being both clear and entertaining with this extremely dry subject matter is no simple task.Harris also tells the story of his family?s ongoing struggle with his sister?s autoimmune disease. He gives a very moving and compassionate portrayal his admiration for her strength and his own helplessness in the face of the never-ending, grueling effects of the disease on his beloved sister. Harris writes a very human account of the impact that chronic disease can have of the friends and family of the afflicted.
And, on top of all of that, Bob Harris has written a laugh-out-loud funny book. Trebekistan is a well-paced, delightful read! Buy this book!!
(14 of 17 readers found this comment helpful)