This book was given me by a magician who adores Crowley. I must state right away that I do not. However, this book is certainly the best introduction to the magic of Crowley, and his universe, that I have ever read. Crowley himself said that Magic Without Tears was the only book he ever wrote that truly described his art. That being the case, this book, and its excellent exercises, are a guide to the otherwise confusing world of Crowleys Thelmatic magic.
Aside from those interested in Thelmatic magic, this book is a good introduction to formal ceremonial magic in general. I highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in that field.

I had been looking for this book for some time as it was on the American O.T.O.'s recommended reading list. Again a more recent book I read that reiterated that I was practicing it right. This is basicly a primer on the basics of Thelemic rituals and living Thelema. Another book that is similar is Gerald del Campo's New Aeon Magick Thelema Without Tears. As legendary and famous as Crowley is, I credit his modern day followers as being just as cool as him, this guy especially he has a life and travels all the time. I would recommend this book to anyone serious about practicing Thelema or anyone looking for a good occult oriented book.