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I am not sure if this is the best advice but: have you tried to implement a scheme yourself? I found doing so gave me a much better understanding and appreciation of SICP. Also you might consider starting with "simply scheme", "how to design programs" or "the little schemer".

If it makes you feel better I am currently going through the same thing with "the art of prolog". It is just such a huge departure from everything I have ever done before that I am constantly running into the same barrier you spoke of "I wouldn't have ever even have asked that question". But that is why I am reading it - to flex my head. Once I fully understand it I know I'm going to miss that feeling just like the first time your muscles hurt form a hard work out or conditioning session. Once they develop - unless you injure them - it's never quite the same rewarding burn.