Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

"This book itches my head noodle in all the right ways. A deeply resonating philosophical novel that examines and critiques the values of Western life while also being an enjoyable father-son road trip story. I love when you discover a rare book that becomes an instant "all-timer”. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is one of those for me."

"Loved reading this, multiple times now, each reading adds something different, and listening to the Audible version. This book is a lesson in philosophy without bluntly attempting to be."

"A challenging book to absorb thoroughly and efficiently, but definitely worth it! Has the unique quality that would definitely give new insight and takeaway when or if read again. "

"This book was a gift from a good friend years ago that continues to give. "

"Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was recommended to me by a friend who said it was his favorite book of all time. Now I know why.<br/><br/>I wasn't really expecting such a deep dive into philosophy when I started reading this book. But here it is, a book written in a totally conversational and accessible style that knocked my intellectual socks off. I think I could probably read this book three or four more times and just barely scratch the surface of what Pirsig is trying to convey in this book. This book has made me think harder than I've thought in my entire academic career.<br/><br/>It's hard to pin down exactly what this book is about. It's sort of a philosophy book on value in life, part commentary on man and technology, and part story about a father and a son held apart by a dark history of obsession and insanity.<br/><br/>Pirsig's big philosophical push in this book is about something he calls "Quality" - a term that he claims defies definition but is sort of like the Tao. I'm still not sure I completely understand it. It's sort of like the absolute essence of something. I'll get back to you after I read this book a few more times.<br/><br/>Zen and the Art of Motorcycle seems to have some sort of cult following. If you carry this book around, people will approach you and share their experience with the book. It happened to me multiple times when I was waiting to cross the street, picking up a copy to send to my girlfriend (scoring major points), and eating at Moe's. Life gets better after you read this book."

"I read it yearly. "

"yes zen is viewed in two points of views one is being reason and knowledge the other is being emotion and stress"

"My pleasure. Enjoy!"