I enjoyed it.
It gave me a lot of confidence because Hilman Curtis came from a non design background like myself and inspired to become better and worry about a piece of paper saying design degree. Also some great stuff about designers block.
I just order these two today aswell:-
Graphic Design Cook Book
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0811831809/ref=ed_soc__4_2/026-7876835-2204427
Logo Designs That Work: Secrets for Sucessful Logo Design
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/156496759X/qid=1052907476/br=3-1/br_lfncs_b_h__1/026-7876835-2204427