Rating: - A pratical guide for selling
I found it is helpful on applying selling techniques, though the examples on selling were mostly short term focused.

It lacks of what I expected on medium/long term selling, or short selling.

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Rating: - One of several books a new trader should read
This reasonably sized book outlines what a trader needs to know about selling (rather than holding) stocks. It also provides a good guide on how to approach short-term buying and selling, of which I am a fan. (I am not interested in selling short, but the information provided on the subject is useful for both directions.)

It is not an exhaustive work on trading as it touches upon chart patterns, but does not dwell upon them. Instead, it helps provide the framework in which to organize one's thinking. I took notes on the book and used these notes for further research. Based on curiosity, I created, for example, a Microsoft Word document listing 150 chart studies. I continuously update this document with my own SnagIt-based observations on selected studies, making it a slick, inter-active guide.

My friends, who are "investors," rather than traders, have been losing money left and right. I think that this book is the perfect gift for anyone who lets money slip through their fingers - either in retirement accounts or by their own active investing - without being preachy.

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Rating: - Leave the politics out , Elder
I have read all of Dr. Elder's books with a great deal of respect until I came across his political reference on page 24, paragraph 4.

I was enthusiastic about this book until this point and it was very hard for me to continue reading. I still believe that Dr. Elder's books are some of the best ever written on the subject but injecting political references in a book about trading definitely leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

Dr. Elder, KEEP YOUR POLICTICAL OPINIONS TO YOURSELF and stick to what you do best. Your book is 230+ pages long and in just 63 words I lost a great deal of respect for you.

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Rating: - Excellent book!!!
This book is a must have for a trader. It even explains shorting in detail, which can be hard to find info on. The book is actually fun to read, it is not dry and boring. I have enjoyed reading this book, and learned some new things. I will definitly keep this book handy for a reference. I also recomend Elder's other books, "Come Into My Trading Room" (which is great for beginners), and "Entries and Exits". Another book that is great is "Timing the Trade" by Tom Obrien.

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Rating: - Sell & Sell Short Review
S&SS was a distinct pleasure for me to read. I have read all of Elder's works, and in many ways started my career as a trader in his footsteps with Trading for a Living in the early 90's. However, having finished S&SS, I feel, as do no doubt many people who have a similar relationship with him, that he has opened himself up to us as he never has previously.

S&SS is Elder's best work to date. He is more direct, more focused in his approach and in the advice he gives. Firmer, less equivocal in his method and the tools it employs, and in his attitude to discipline and follow through. The book was a rich learning experience and pleasure to read and mark up.

For beginners this is the best of Alex Elder's works with which to become initiated to his methodology. While the title focuses on selling, and the subject is indeed covered thoroughly, all of his approach is contained in S&SS.

For the seasoned trader, whether a practitioner of Elder's methods or not, the refinements to his approach (inclusive of all of his work) that are presented in S&SS are well worth the time to read them. S&SS adds new and improved nuance and substance to the corpus of the Elder school.