Alright, those are pretty bad suggestions without knowing a couple things:

One, How long has he been playing? Two, What does he play, and for what limits. and Three, If you got him a book, would he be interested in others, because you CANNOT read just one or two books and be a good player, You really need to encompass many points of view before finding your style.

The answer to ANY poker Question, including what to get a poker player for christmas, is "That Depends"

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