This is an absorbing and enlightening account of Erickson’s work by his family and students. It’s full of stories and case histories and the underlying fundamental patterns and approaches of Erickson’s approach are made both visible and accessible. Even the title points ou towards generative, deep intentions for therapeutic change. Erickson’s work has been so influential in NLP and his emphasis on the deeper wisdom of the unconscious, on relationship in healing, and on experiential learning is central to our own practice. This is recommended reading for all of us - definitely a book which brings Erickson’s work to life and inspires us to be creative, kind and wise.