“Make no mistake, Borowski does have intuitive people skills earned from closely watching competitors around the card table. 'Big Slick Daddy' is remarkably well-written and useful.”
- ForeWord Magazine

“In my nine years as a daycare provider, this is the most unique perspective on the concepts of parenting I have ever read. For fathers who strive to be the best they can be, here is your inspiration! This book spells out a winning strategy for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be an involved father in this new era of parenting.”
- Jan Biniok, Licensed Daycare Professional, Country Life Family Daycare

“'Short, but impactful chapters. Great balance of data, inspiring quotations, and reflection: appeals to a variety of learning styles. I especially liked the chapter: ‘To Bluff or Not to Bluff.”
- Carolyn Vasquez, Good Parenting Seal Evaluator

“'Big Slick Daddy: Poker Strategies for Parenting Success' will be of particular benefit for those wanting to create and maintain strong healthy relationships with their sons and daughters…[It] is unique and very highly recommended reading…”
- Midwest Book Review

“This book strikes a nice balance. It provides information that is practical and hands-on and yet, the questions at the end of each chapter allow readers to make the information their own.”
- Linda Pellmann, Marriage & Family Therapist, New Life Resources


“Even though I don’t play poker, I found the analogies to poker easy to understand and they made good sense in trying to get the point of each chapter across. It added a little entertainment to the book, which was nice.”
- Greg Buckley, Good Parenting Seal Evaluator

“I predict that Mark’s words will resonate with many fathers in ways that traditional parenting advice often doesn’t. Ante up and get this book. The stakes could not be higher.”
- William Chase, Clinical Social Worker, Rhode Island Hospital

“Your book offers some light and refreshing perspective to some very heavy, weighty and important challenges to parents and needs of children. Thought-provoking information tied to a thinker’s game!”
- Jim Breitenfeld, Director of Account Services, Malcolm Marketing Communications


“Great creativity in relating poker to our personal lives – and with some great ideas.”
- Mike Domitrz, Author of May I Kiss You?


“Cool analogies...I'd never thought of parenting in this light. But, you're right...the connections are there. I especially enjoyed the ‘give to get’ connection.”
- Bill Geist, Author of Destination Leadership for Boards