rambling and vague
William Pleeth did not write this book. He talked, in an abstract, discursive manner, around various subjects having remotely or less remotely to do with the cello, and someone transcribed some of his conversation. One of the chapters was written entirely by the transcriber (and not particularly well) with no contribution from William Pleeth.You may find this book "inspirational", if you like vague speech-making, but you are unlikely to find it of practical value. Mr. Pleeth never deigns to consider the nitty-gritty; he never rolls up his sleeves and sets to work.