In my view, this is a case of the student surpassing the teacher. I enjoyed this book for its approach to depth psychology and the various archetypes the author employes. The book further offers keen insight on one of the Toltecs most powerful concepts known as the parasite. While the first three chapters contain some judgement (in my view) on shaminsim and indigenous cultures along with various other topics. The author is apparently unaware of his own bias as he argues against these traditions while at the same time purporting that his own tradition is free of the culture from which his own sentiments flow. All points of view adopt a consensus reality including the Toltec tradition. This is particularly recognizable in the Ruiz lineage of the Toltec view. Besides this contradiction, I think the author is fairly free of the parasite, but finds himself sometimes sliping back into its control based on his own personal bias as I've noted above. (But who among us is on the same spiritual level of - say - the Dalia Lama?; not many, I venture, including myself.) With regards to everything that follows Chapter 3, there may be quite a few assumptions operating under the surface, but overall the book provides more insight than bombast. That said, Castaneda still stands alone in my view as offering greater insight into a Path With Heart. Yet, this book still holds some interesting tools for personal transformation. (As a further downside, and in keeping with the depth psychology themes presented, the author may want to do some more work with his own shadow.)

This book contains 20 chapters that I feel are well organized. Each chapter is well written using simple language, fairly large print and there is a lot of room to underline or high-lite key concepts that grab you or to make notes in the nice wide margins. It is an interesting read that is enjoyable. Because every chapter has about a half-dozen headings (Each in large green print) it is simple to read a couple of pages, put it down and then come back to the book again later. The format of this whole book makes it easy to read and understand. For example there are many side-bar comments in each chapter which focus on: common questions, important facts, essential tips to understanding, and actions the reader can take.

Bottom line: I highly recommend this book to those who want to understand a path to a happier life. The path itself is maybe is not "real easy" but this book is sure easy to read and easy to understand. If you want don't want to change your life then don't bother reading this book since this book is about you changing your way of perceiving. If you want to change then I'm sure you will enjoy this book a lot.