I love this book, it imparts a vast amount of wisdom, and knowledge from the ancient science of Life, and Longevity, the meaning of the word, Ayurveda. This is the most comprehensive explanation of the details of the science. From beginning to end, one will come away with a working understanding of how our bodies came into existence and how they function, physically, mentally, emotionally, and energetically. While it is the beginning of the study of Ayurveda, it provides a solid foundation to build on. For me, I have to refer back, as it is so rich, it is taking me a while to digest everything. When I read it it makes such perfect sense.