Halfway through Stick and Rudder now. I thought I should read it, as some people rave so much about it.
I'll let you know what I think when I've finished it, but so far, if you can look past the rather dated style and language, it seems to explain things in terms that 'ordinary' people can understand, without falling into the trap of 'dumbing down' to a point where what it says is actually wrong.
From what I've read so far, I think you're a little harsh, Genghis. I think even Kermode, and Anderson seem a little highbrow to many.
Let's see how the other half goes.
MJ
