It seems to me that people who criticize his book and methods either didn’t read the book until the end or didn’t fully follow its methods and the entire program. Overcoming stuttering is not something that happens in just a few days, it can take months or even years of effort. I first learned about Lee’s methods a few years ago, and since then, they have helped me a lot, as well as many of his students. However, for his methods to work, you have to use them consistently until the habit of stuttering is replaced by the habit of fluent speech. That’s what the crutches are for. Stutterers often know exactly when they are going to get stuck, and that’s when the 12 crutches and a whole series of other techniques come into play. Just watch a few success stories, some people have overcome severe stuttering. This program works. I have never heard Lee stutter during his speeches. He is an excellent speaker. If someone considers minor hesitations, short repetitions, or slight blocks, things that even people who have never stuttered experience, as stuttering, then they are expecting perfect speech, which simply doesn’t exist. In fact, this unrealistic expectation is often what causes stuttering in the first place. I’m glad you found this book! Lee’s program will certainly help you a lot, just as it has helped me and many others.