The author states frequently that this is not a normal instructional billiards book. It is more of a self-help or more accurately, a self-awareness book. This book has no diagrams or fancy shot illustrations; instead, it is chock-full of little zen-like nuggets such as this:ÂThe pool table is now the place where universal truth presents itself. In this presence, my true self can come forward and be recognized, not by my social peers, but by embracing the quality of endless and timeless truth, I see myself. As such, the pool table is a place of honor. It requires total honesty within its sanctioned domain.ÂRelease the winner within yourself! Dale ÂJake the Rake Brandt will show you how.