{"id":50363,"date":"2026-07-25T02:34:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T02:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbylifeafterretirement.com\/?product=the-fun-way-to-serious-bridge"},"modified":"2026-07-25T02:34:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T02:34:30","slug":"the-fun-way-to-serious-bridge","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hobbylifeafterretirement.com\/?product=the-fun-way-to-serious-bridge","title":{"rendered":"The Fun Way to Serious Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Price: <span style=\"color:#b12704\"><del>$17.99<\/del> - $11.88<\/span><br \/><i><small>(as of Jul 25, 2026 02:34:30 UTC &#8211; <span class=\"wp_automatic_amazon_disclaimer\" title=\"Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\">Details<\/span>)<\/small><\/i><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/067163027X?tag=healthyreti0f-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\n  Learn the basics to bridge in this fun, easy-to-understand guide!<br \/>The Fun Way To Serious Bridge is for anyone who wants to learn and understand the fundamentals of the mind-stimulating and challenging game of bridge\u2014and enjoy every minute of it! Harry Lampert combines his skills as a bridge player and teacher with his artistic talents to bring you a totally new FUN way to learn the game. The magic of his superb cartoons and simple, informative language will help you to absorb the principles of serious contract bridge\u2014and remember them. You&#8217;ll laugh and learn every step of the way from opening bids to strip and end plays. 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