How can the insubstantial possibly overcome the substantial? This book does a great job of clearly explaining many of the principles of tai chi and manages to avoid the mystical without losing the mystery. The author's explanation of "tensegrity" alone is worth the price of admission. I've been seriously studying this eastern art for over 35 years, and this book is a real contribution to the field.

I have many Tai Chi and Qigong books in my personal library.
Many are put in boxes never to be seen again. I have a handful that I keep to refer back to. This book fits in my hand nicely.
A great book written extremely well. There have been other attempts at bridging the inner workings of Tai Chi and Qigong
between the two cultures. This book is the Golden Gate.
I recommend it to all practioners beginner to master.
I found myself saying "WOW" just a few hundred times.
Great job Mr Barrett.
Joe Petrosi
Hudson Valley T'ai Chi