I was asked to read this for a class, well if I am perfectly honest, what the teacher actually asked us, was to watch the movie, but I thought I would read the book instead. Now I regret not having watched the movie, since I don't see how it could be any worse than the book. 
 I didn't feel enlighted or inspired by the book, if anything the book's message is simple and obvious: Do what you like and practice to become better at it, which is good advice I guess. 
 I don't see how this book has gotten the status and recognition it has, it is simply overrated in my opinion.