Whether used as a consulting guide for questions of one's future or for an excellent introduction to the subject, this volume is a great addition to I Ching literature. You may be interested to learn that in Asia the cartoon is a very popular method through which to teach, because there are not only words, but body language, facial expressions and other pictorial means to express the full meaning of what is being taught. Extremely popular and useful, these cartoons introduce and explain this classic text in a way entirely different than the western style of learning. Give this a try - you will be surprised at the subtle power of cartoons.