I think the concepts covered in HPFAP are invariably correct for all but the toughest games. So, the problem is not that the information in HPFAP is incorrect for lower limits, but that the concepts within this book will likely be mis-used by a beginning player. The key is in being able to differentiate between varying situations and understanding when to apply one concept over another. A difficult task when one lacks the necessary table time and experience.


For this reason, I think TTOP is probably the best "first" book to read. Come to think of it, it's the best "last" and "inbetween" book to read as I'm still re-reading it and probably will for as long as I play poker. Once you start understanding the concepts of TOP, then HPFAP becomes a continuous read as well.