The I Ching is considered by many a guide book for life. The book contains a sequence of 64 "hexagrams." Each hexagram is accompanied by an explanation of its meaning and sayings for each of it's 6 lines. Also, each of the hexagrams in this translation includes commentary composed by the Taoist adept Liu I-ming in 1796.
The book can be read in many ways, for example; reading one or two of the hexagrams a day. This is the type of book that is better taken in bits as opposed to being read in long sections.
Over all I am pleased with Mr. Clearys translation of the I-ching and found his introduction to be helpful. The only other version that I have read is Brian Walkers version.
I think it would be helpful if the reader was a little familiar with Taoist or
any form of meditation before reading this book. I think that even a little experience with meditation would go a long way in helping the reader grasp the point of the book. That said, I think that if you are interested you should go for it. Enjoy