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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
by Robert M Pirsig

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One of the most important and influential books written in the past half-century, Robert M. Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a powerful, moving, and penetrating examination of how we live . . . and a breathtaking meditation on how to live better. Here is the book that transformed a generation: an unforgettable narration of a summer motorcycle trip across America's Northwest, undertaken by a father and his young son. A story of love and fear — of growth, discovery, and acceptance — that becomes a profound personal and philosophical odyssey into life's fundamental questions, this uniquely exhilarating modern classic is both touching and transcendent, resonant with the myriad confusions of existence . . . and the small, essential triumphs that propel us forward.

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One of the most influential and provocative books of its generation continues to attract and inspire readers of all ages with its intriguing blend of ancient and Eastern philosophy, cultural criticism, and scientific inquiry.

About the Author

Robert M. Pirsig was born in 1928 in Minneapolis. He studied chemistry and philosophy (B.A., 1950) and journalism (M.A., 1953) at the University of Minnesota and also attended Benares Hindu University in India where he studied Oriental philosophy. He is also the author of a sequel to this book, entitled Lila.

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Elaine, January 13, 2007 (view all comments by Elaine)
I read this book as a college student when it first came out. It was the transforming book for my generation. My daughter is now a college sophomore and I was surprised to see her reading it. I just took a look at it again and it really is a book that challenges you to think about all the big, important issues. It really is a must read.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060589462
Subtitle:
An Inquiry Into Values
Author:
Pirsig, Robert M
Author:
by Robert M Pirsig
Author:
Pirsig, Robert M.
Publisher:
HarperTorch
Subject:
General
Subject:
Self
Subject:
Essays & Travelogues
Subject:
Zen
Subject:
Fathers and sons
Subject:
Eastern - Zen
Subject:
General Psychology & Psychiatry
Publication Date:
May 2006
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
540
Dimensions:
6.78x4.24x1.28 in. .60 lbs.