Buzan really just cuts to the chase in this book. It is a pretty basic manual about improving your mind and speed reading. This really is not a quick fix, though. You will not be able to read a page in three seconds after reading this book. This book might serve more to let you understand what the human mind should be able to do and what prevents us from being able to do these things. There are some great techniques and exercies in this book and you will be able to improve your reading speed by using these techniques. Buzan just seems to describe more about the functions and parts of the eye and what reading and memory obstacles we might face. While this is all very interesting, you really won't increase your speed with this. Still recommended, though, for an informational book.

I received this as a gift a few years ago. After some time of procrastination, I pulled it out and started using it. I actually didn't think it would really work...or at least work that well, but I was wrong. I noticed a considerable change in my reading pace in a few weeks. This is a program that you have to stick to though. I used it almost daily and was able to see results.

I think that Buzan has written a straight forward, basic manual about speed reading and mind improvement. But, do not expect to be able to read a page in two seconds after reading this book (although the human eye should be able to do that in theory). Instead, I would look to this book to gain a greater understanding of what the mind should be able to accomplish and what holds humans back from making such gains.

The book does feature some exercises and techniques. Your reading speed will increase by practicing these techniques. However, the author delves into great explanations about eye anatomy, obstacles to reading, and memory issues. These are all fascinating and useful subjects, but do not necessarily focus on techniques needed to increase speed.

I think this is an interesting, useful book; it just might not be what many people expect.