The tips in this book are useful, but the book has many problems:

-incomplete or dated coverage: I took the test this morning (I passed) and I would estmate that close to 10% of the questions were on topics that got no coverage at all or dated coverage.

-errors: although the website states that addenda are published, there are mistakes and omissions in the book that no corrections have been published for yet.

-marginal presentation: I did not feel the book was organized well. Furthermore the index is quite poor. It took longer to use than it should have.

-pompous attitude: While I didnt remove any points for this I think if you are going to continually mention how PMs should be fired for project failure or mistakes you should at least get the content of your book correct.

-too much crosselling: again no points removed but it is annoying .

If you can live with the errors in the book add a star. The tips are useful but I don't think it comes near to living up its hype.

I know one needs 30 hours of classroom instruction to qualify for the test, but truthfully one could pass the test comfortably using only this book.

The book was quite useful. All 3 persons from our organisation who have used the book have found it useful & have cleared the PMP examination.
N.Patnaik
Entity Solutions Ltd., Gurgaon, India

This was the only book I used and I passed easily without going to a course (although I've been doing PM for about 10 years). Sometimes the PMBOK is overly theoretical but this book makes the same material more engaging. Well thought out, highly recommended.

I think this book is a must for anyone taking the test. It should not be your only source, but recommend using this as your primary study material for the 2 weeks leading up to the test. Her practice exam questions are very similar (in nature) to the actual test.