Instruct: Classify the given review as either positive or negative.
Query: an excellent book, an excellent gift

this book will expose to the neophyte that cultural phenomenon that was/is being "beat", for the one who is familiar with the icons, this book will expound upon the basic precepts within major beat writers' works. and for both groups, it will take from the many examples provided, an organized blue-print to encourage the reader a more interesting way to live and regard life. read this one and share it with your friends!!!