Rating: 

This book feels like cheating because it just does not read like any other computer book I have read before it and it really left an impression. Most importanly it left information I was able to grasp, digest, and use.

I am more inclined to lean towards languages like C and C++ and though Java is the language used for examples I had zero problems understanding and adapting.

I thought I knew OOP. After reading this book I now know what it means to use the OOP paradigm appropriately. I realize that this is a book about design patterns but if you read this review and you are the least bit uneasy about patterns or OOP, save yourself time, energy, sweat and tears and GET THIS BOOK!

This book improved my life and reduced my strife. Writing code is not the chore it had turned out to be for so long thanks to using this learner and the authors command of the material, delivery, and passion for my success in understanding.