In a survey of bridge writers and players taken in 1994, Complete Defensive Play was among the top 20 of all-time favorite bridge books. Six of his books have won the American Bridge Teachers' Association (ABTA) award for Best Book of the Year.
A survey of bridge authors and players in 1994 revealed that "Complete Defensive Play" was among the top 20 most popular bridge books ever.  Six of his books have won the American Bridge Teachers' Association (ABTA) award for Best Book of the Year.