I think the book
Essene Gospel of Peace
is a better book and it really does feel like Jesus is speaking directly. The health info alone is worth it even if you are a straight bible reader.
I always imagined this is exactly how Jesus would talk to people. It is a great book and is very popular among the youth. They even posted a video on YouTube about the book.
It would take place at the time when Jesus is teaching at the learning schools. He is doing his best to show and enlightening man to what he alone is capable of. He is very kind and loving assuming everyone should know this.
I know the word enlighten gets a bad wrap but I don't know what to use in place of it.