
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values
Robert M. Pirsig
#2768 of 3,809 books · #170 in General
Shortlisted for the National Book Award for Nonfiction (1975).
A philosophical odyssey into life's fundamental questions during an unforgettable summer motorcycle trip, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance transformed a generation and continues to inspire millions. One of the most influential books written in the past half-century, Robert Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a powerful examination of how we live and a breathtaking meditation on how to live better. Following a father and his young son on a summer motorcycle trip across America's Northwest, it is a story of love, fear, growth, discovery and acceptance. Both personal and philosophical, it is a compelling study of relationships, values, and eventually, enlightenment - resonant with the confusions and wonders of existence.
- Publisher
- Random House
- ISBN-13
- 9781448114146
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Awards
- National Book Award for NonfictionShortlistedMajor(1975)
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