[gaigalas]

Our field is full of vague, terrible opinions and useless advice. Arrogant people that think they're better than others.

That book isn't, it's built from humility and a rare bright light in this god forsaken field.

[zephen]

The book is good. As you say, the author, Fred Brooks, is not at all arrogant.

Martin Fowler, the author of the blog, may be a bit different than that.