Hellmuth Book "Controversy"?

[Still the Spank E]

I'm lost. Many posters have complained that Hellmuth's book is bad, yet the real issue, to me, is whether: a. Hellmuth is a bad poker player; or, b. Hellmuth is purposely giving out bad info in order to mislead the multitude. If his recommendations reflect the way he actually plays, then I don't accept the criticism of anyone who has not bested him at the tables. I mean, the proof is in the field of battle, not on paper. If, on the other hand, one thinks he's being disingenuous, that's a different story--one I would need some evidence for, of course, but it seems the only other authentic criticism one is in a position to make, as the other one amounts to: "Phil Hellmuth can't play poker." Arguing with his style of play without beating him with yours is silly to me.