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Book Review - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Author:

Robert M. Persig

ISBN:

0688002307

Pages:

432

Price:

17.16

Rating:

9

Review:

This is one of my all-time favorite books, a classic.

While it's not strictly a motorcycle book, it's all about the nature of getting into the "zone" - whether it be riding, working on your bike, or building a piece of furniture, it's all about focus and being absorbed in what you are doing at the time - not worrying about your job, your chores, the dentist appointment, your test scores, etc.

Persig takes a motorcycle journey with his son, and along the way, delves into the nature of 'quality' - what it is, how it is attained, and things that work against it.

A very entertaining read!

Author: Michael Curry /// submitted on July 7, 2006 - 8:09pm.
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