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From Library Journal:Pirsig's newest work continues in the same philosophical vein as his earlier books, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (LJ 10/15/74) and Guide book to "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" (LJ 10/15/90). Lila is a novel-cum-philosophical tome that wrestles with the issues and problems of life in the Nineties. Phaedrus, the principle character, is a writer grappling with his latest treatise, the "metaphysics of Quality." Lila, his aging and desperate wharf-bar pickup, provides the right amount of antagonism and criticism to hone his ruminations of life and civilization to something understandable and real. Pirsig has some fairly interesting ideas, but his evasiveness in defining his version of "quality" early on may lose some readers. His transition from the novel format to the philosophy lesson is uneven and distracting at times. However, his observations lead to some surprising revelations. Readers familiar with his earlier work will want this. Recommended. ... Read more

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Este livro, que já inspirou muitos milhões de pessoas desde a sua publicação em 1975, é uma travessia da América on the road, cujos protagonistas são um pai e o seu filho. No fundo, é uma odisseia pessoal, filosófica e espiritual sobre o valor da vida. Em estilo acessível, pleno de humor e apelativo, o autor encontrou na arte da manutenção da sua motocicleta uma metáfora, austera e bela, que lhe permite reconciliar razão, transcendência e humanismo. Trepidante com as contradições da existência, esta leitura que se tornou um clássico moderno, é um hino ao deslumbramento de permanecer no aqui e agora da vida. Esta edição contém uma entrevista com Pirsig, cartas e documentação sobre o livro.Nº de Páginas: 424 ... Read more

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A true classic, and a truly unique book all rolled into one
There is no good way to summarize this truly unique book.It's not actually one book--it's a three.On one level, it's a textbook of philosophy, rolling back over important ground often missed by more scholarly works.Beneath that it is a book about motorcycles and touring, taking you to why do it, and how to make it a pleasant experience.Beyond that, and even more earthshakingly, it takes you into a man's personal struggle with his personal demons and history on a cross-country trip with his son.

No other book can I re-read again, and again, each time taking new layers and subtleties from a painfully honest and open review of one man's world, from how to use a wrench, to living a quality life.After a dozen reads, I stopped counting how often but each and every read has replenished my mind and soul. ... Read more

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A Truly Amazing Journey.
This is one of the most fantastic books Ive ever read. Both journeys the spiritual and the physical on which author Robert Prisig takes is absolutely breathtaking. If you want to read one philosophical book read this anf yu will be blown away!

The kind of dexterity with Mr. Prisig alternates the metaphysical and the physical journeys is a highly appreciable. After reading this book ine feels strongly to go on a motorcycle journey and be " in the scene" . Equally evocative and beautiful is the introspective journey.

After all "the real cycle you are working on is yourself".I really hope Mr. Prisig takes out its sequel ... Read more