Meh. This book is a mixed bag. There are some poignant insights and classic Thompson anecdotes mixed in with a lot of rambling narcissism. For fans of Thompson, I would actually recommend grabbing a copy of this -- it's fun to skip around and pick through the good parts. The book has no beginning, middle, or end, so that's the approach to take. Expect to be bored, though, at times, and if you're a Thompson beginner, there are many other places you should start.