This book is compiled from some of Richard Wilhelm's lectures on the I Ching and certain topics of Taoist thought. That might seem dry and uninteresting, but that is far from true. The series of lectures is thoroughly engrossing. This is the kind of book who's ideas slowling meld into your unconscious and affect your everyday perceptions. Wilhelm was probably the foremost english-language authority on the I Ching in his time and I believe this work continues to be an essential companion to anyone's study of the I Ching or of the development of Taoist ideas. I consider it an absolutely fundamental part of my library and do not hesitate to recommend it to anyone interested in the subject matter.

When I purchased this book, I knew very little regarding the I Ching, the process and meaning(s) behind it. After reading the book I have learned a great deal of information. It's a book that anyone wanting to understand the I Ching should have in their collection. I also purchased I Ching Workbook by R.L. Wing along with this book which was extremely helpful. I took them both with me on a vacation I went on with my friend and we had a wonderful time with it.