first, the shortcomings,as these are few and qualitative; the book is voluminous,dense,set in a different time and really gloomy.but as the real message starts to show itself a sense of deep connection with the book prevails.the book talks about the individual,his pride and ego and the desire to achieve.And how it builds and not hinder the respect for others, and more profoundly what respect is. it handles all this with such depth that it changed my thinking for ever. a must read. (dr.nitish)