Milton Erickson's unique ability lay in exploring and demonstrating the immense potential of hypnosis and what it has to offer humanity. His approach was both complex and systematic; that is, his behavior exhibited recognizable patterns. Bandler and Grinder analyze these patterns and create a map that allows others to learn and apply Erickson's behavioral patterns. Milton Erickson himself expressed the hope that this volume would be written so that his highly effective tools and techniques would be available to other hypnosis practitioners. "A much better description of my way of working than I could give myself." - Milton H. Erickson.