[AdamK]

I've never read this book, and from comments other people have made i have never had the urge to rush out and buy it.
Having said that.. i don't like two small pair either.

I think it was Mark Twain (?) who once said that if you know how to play two pair then you know how to play poker.
( I'm paraphrasing - correct me if i am wrong anyone.)

I think if you are a beginner, then dumping 2 small pair early is good advice - you're never really sure where you stand & the worst thing to do is keep paying-off in this situation.

Heads-up is a different matter.. if you always fold not only are you leaving money on the table, you are asking to get 'messed around with'.

I agree with Mark Twain.. not having read Roy West (& i havent much time to go into details), but even if the bigger pair is behind, it will often be in the driving seat in this situation.