The author is completely unafraid to say it like it is, which I know bothers just about everyone in our post-modern "Don't tell me what I should do, think, or say" culture. I actually like his writings. He makes me think (which is more than I can say about most authors). Cheung seems to be quite logical in his thinking... which, again, is good for me (and probably all of us). I recommend his books without reservation.