First published in 1980, this book is still considered the basic primer for understanding NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). The author demonstrates all the basic techniques for change and relates these to other established schools of psychotherapy. The closest thing to a basic beginning manual to NLP. It spells out in the most understandable fashion the basic concepts and tools of a model which could offer people a chance to reclaim control of their lives. Daniel Goleman, PhD