I am an avid reader of all cultures and all great authors.Rarely if ever , have I loved and been impressed more by a book. The writing is hilarious and verges on sheer genius, but the message of the book is deadly serious and written with the hearts blood of the author. Those who love the book, will divide their lives into life before and life after, reading this book . I have read it at least 8 times and love it more the older I grow