I think you're missing the stated point of the book -- to focus on tasks not commands. The :help system can be a bit overwhelming to someone new to vim, especia

I think you're missing the stated point of the book -- to focus on tasks not commands. The :help system can be a bit overwhelming to someone new to vim, especially if they are not sure what to search for help on. People learn in different ways, one of which is task oriented instead of memorizing commands from a manpage.