Dear "10": The book is a good investment. You may be able to find it at the local library. As far as the money issue, I have found that LSC will work with you within reason. (When I was in HS, I found the money to attend Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics at $365 for the class) The home study course is a great investment. However going to a live class is worth the $750 and will give you distinctions that you will not see by taking the Home Study Course alone. Get the tapes Memory Supercharger and Personal Genius from LSC. To work on the "I don't have the money" belief, also order the Prosperity tape. Good luck. Photoreading is worth every penny you spend on it.