This book has great information and is nearly impossible to read. As one other reader/purchaser noted, "in 8 out of 10 sentences in every paragraph of every page, there are asterisks next to words that are commonplace to any English speaking adult with a high school diploma."
That is not an exaggeration. Dozens and dozens of words are starred and defined -- common words like "compliant," "potentially," "grim," "ruin," "attention," "originate," "monitor," "inappropriately," "specific," "value" . . . OMG, those are just a few of the words starred in the Introduction and Chapter 1. Pick any glossary at the end of any chapter and you'll find ordinary words defined like "emotional," "mind," "vision," "confident," "e.g." (no kidding), "actually," and "vague" (defined separately in two different chapters!).
The writing comes off as completely condescending. I guess since I ride a motorcycle, I must be an idiot.
Every asterisk* is a distraction* that destroys any flow* a sentence or paragraph may have -- having the effect* of a full* "stop*" similar* to what was used in early 20th century* telegrams*. And as pointed out in the other review, the words that are starred* are common* words used for their common meaning. Other than to be condescending*, there is no reason whatsoever to star any of those words. I just flipped* to a "Definitions" page -- this one happens to be Chapter 17 -- and here are some of the words & phrases: "confident," "common denominator," "e.g.," "vertical." The book has so much good information* and it is just painful* to read.
My suggestion: Put out a new edition with an apology and eighty-six the asterisks. If absolutely necessary, ITALICIZE* the words and phrases that have specific*, special* meanings relevant* to riding -- like "counter-steering," "contact patch," and "apex," and get rid of the d**ned asterisks.
- Paperback: 117 pages
- Publisher: Code Break; 1st edition (August 31, 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0965045021
- ISBN-13: 978-0965045025
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.4 x 10.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Customer Reviews: 270 customer reviews
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