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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
by Robert M. Pirsig
If you want to know what all the hype is about regarding "one of the most influential books of the past half-century", give it a read.
If you're wondering how zen concepts can possibly apply to your everyday life, or if you're a fan of philosophy, and how it's shaped today's society you'll probably really enjoy this book. This is the kind of book you can spend time thinking about long after you read it.
Unfortunately, it is tedious. This book is anything but exciting, so don't expect the story of a motorcycle journey, the travel tale takes a backseat to the second story. Dense philosophical discussion is difficult to follow for non-philosophers (although the concepts can indeed be life-changing), and despite the title, zen is actually not mentioned particularly (the concepts are inferred in the text).
I found this book to interesting, but it was difficult to read. I'd have to say, I didn't particularly enjoy the story, but I recognize how the concepts can inspire someone to change his or her life.
If you're wondering how zen concepts can possibly apply to your everyday life, or if you're a fan of philosophy, and how it's shaped today's society you'll probably really enjoy this book. This is the kind of book you can spend time thinking about long after you read it.
Unfortunately, it is tedious. This book is anything but exciting, so don't expect the story of a motorcycle journey, the travel tale takes a backseat to the second story. Dense philosophical discussion is difficult to follow for non-philosophers (although the concepts can indeed be life-changing), and despite the title, zen is actually not mentioned particularly (the concepts are inferred in the text).
I found this book to interesting, but it was difficult to read. I'd have to say, I didn't particularly enjoy the story, but I recognize how the concepts can inspire someone to change his or her life.