Gesture of Awareness

Gesture of Awareness: A Radical Approach to Time, Space, and Movement by Charles Genoud. (Wisdom Publications, 2007) As someone who has experienced Charles Genoud's groundbreaking Gesture of Awareness classes at Dzogchen Center retreats for the past several years, it was hard to imagine how Charles could possibly convey his teaching, which is based on awareness and being with the whole body, in the form of a book. I thought at first it would be more in the style of the the more intellectual dharma talks that Charles also gives. However, this book is a wonderful surprise - with the teachings conveyed in spare poetic verse, haiku-like in style. His words guide us to experience reality and be truly present, without the basic assumptions that stand in our way.
It's impossible to read the verses without hearing Charles' French-accented voice in my head! I wonder how it would read for one who had not experienced Charles first hand?
Linda