Famous chess writer and instructor, Jeremy Silman, is remembered through a review of his classic book, The Amateur's Mind. The unique writing style and memorable quotes from the book are discussed, along with Silman's impressive body of work. The accessibility of the concepts and the book's structure are also examined. The chapter on developing mental toughness is highlighted as a fan favorite, and the entertaining critique of grandmasters and instructional games adds humor to the discussion. The hosts rank different chess books and express interest in reading Silman's novel, Biography of a Goat. Guest co-hosts for future book reviews are considered, and the upcoming review of 'Make It Stick' is mentioned.
