I purchased the book as well as the c.ds.

I read several pages into the text, thinking I was browsing an outline for chapter one- many primary subjects with bullet point formats beneath. Often the bullets were indicating subjects to know, with none of the substance of said subjects, leaving one simply aware of topics requiring research with other texts. There are no discernible chapters! Often, there are review tests following certain pages of information, in multiple choice format. Some of these offer responses in typical, a,b or c, choices. Then then next practice exam/review quiz will have all possible responses to a question in bullets!

The book seems to carry on with very little rhyme or reason. Very few patterns in the structure of the information being provided.

There are many pictures of the author as well as an actual letter of recommendation throughout the book. He/they are without a doubt, knowledgeable and accomplished and It does not need to be proven with self-congratulating photos and letters throughout the text.

There is a lot of good information provided within this book, but it is so poorly presented and disorganized that I would hesitate to suggest it to anyone preparing for exams.

The c.d’s also had great information which is actually presented fairly well with good speakers. However, there is a lot of background noise, poor sound quality and often times the “take-home” points are obscured by these distractions.
Rating: 2 / 5

I just took my FP-C exam last week and passed!! This book does not have extraneous information –it is the “meat and potatoes” outline of the exam. I have a busy schedule and was unable to travel and take a review course, so I bought the text and studied on my own when it was convenient. Definitely worth the money!
Rating: 5 / 5