As said by the writer himself, it is really an elucidative and reconciliatory interpretation of Sri Shankaracharya's life. It is a must read & a must have book for all the followers of Shankara, Advaita Vedanta, Sanathan Dharma or anyone who wants to read about Shankara. This will actually teach you a lot about Advaita & it is most useful when one is discussing Advaita with others.