It's true, and I fully agree with the text. The bible is a clear message from God to us human beings, and anybody who thinks that God does not talk, hasn't read the bible yet.
Every time I read in my bible, I'm astonished of HOW God talks to me. It's amazing!
And furthermore - the bible is still up to date indeed.
I've been a Christian for almost two years now, and I have hardly missed out on a day reading the bible - and guess what: I never got bored of it. The opposite is the case: the more I read it, the more I enjoy it, and the more precious this book becomes to me!