Well I always passed exams by cramming and forgot what it was about quickly.This book is one that has to be read and parts reread and applied to different situations. My brother in law bought it a couple of years ago, ($350.00) through a bookstore. He sounds a lot more Technical now and I actually think he understands what he is talking about. I bought mine on ebay for $45.00, good thing to as I may never master the art of Technical Analysis but I am going to try. It is interesting in parts. Not in to it very far yet. Let you know more later.