I haven't seen the blocks or book so no help there but I paper piece a lot. For years I stayed away from pping as I couldn't wrap my brain around the process. When I finally decided to learn I watched videos, read books, and kept trying, THEN it finally clicked. Now, to me, it is the easiest thing and I love it. So, if you decide to go for it, don't give up, it will eventually click for you.