In my humble opinion, he's not just another mystic. I've read, for want of a better term, "alternative spiritual" healing books since the 70,s. And while Eckhart Tolle isn't saying anything that hasn't been said before, after reading "The Power of Now", as well as listening to some of his CD's, I developed a deep appreciation for his ability to put esoteric concepts in simple, easily understood terms. The story of how he reached a state of enlightenment is quite interesting, as well. I was especially impressed with his no-nonsense approach to taboo subjects (death, relationships, etc.)