This book gives a very good foundation in many different subjects in the pagan/new age/magic world. It gives a general overview of various topics the reader may want to explore in more depth. Of course, it is also nice to read from an author who does not take himself too seriously. Reading this book is very much like having a conversation with Lawrence.This isn't a roadmap to Enlightenment - it's a travelogue. Get out there, have your own experiences, and make up your damned mind... I'm not arrogant enough - convinced enough of the universality of my truths - to claim I'm able to lead people to enlightenment, or nirvana, or even Taco Bell."A wry blend of insight, personal experience, and the occasional flash of wisdom, this is the book to read if you're Ready for the Woo-Woo Stuff.