I bought this book a couple years ago and originally didn't make much out of it because I foolishly thought a lot of the recipes were too complicated. Later I realized that was a ridiculous notion and I started making all sorts of amazing meals from this book. I've already had it fall apart at the chicken section - I've made nearly every entry in that chapter multiple times, and they always end up being a huge hit.I later bought the Barbecue Bible, which is also good, but after starting with BBQ USA the Barbecue Bible is collecting dust by comparison. I've bought this as gifts several times now, insisting that everyone I know tries my favorite recipes from it.