RIP Robert Pirsig

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Dicky, Apr 25, 2017.

  1. It seems the traveller has reached his destination. RIP Bob.
     
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  2. Blimey :(
     
  3. Terrordales

    Terrordales Nightshift

    A book that seemed to be a prerequisite in every share house in the Seventies along with Carlos Castaneda and Lopsang Rampa.
    Vale Robert Pirsig.
     
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  4. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    He's probably riding his motorcycle on the highway to rebirth as we speak. I hope he doesn't break down. RIP Robert
     
  5. Made me chuckle. Very true :)
     
  6. Day

    Day

    Just recently re-read Zen & the art of motorcycle maintenance...great book.
    First time read also of Lila...a great read too.
    RIP Robert Pirsig and thanks.
     
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  7. Day

    Day

    A quality book.
     
  8. No...

    I thought it was nonsensical tosh.
    (and I read it between On the Road & Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas).
     
  9. bernjb56

    bernjb56 Supporter

    Oddly never got around to reading it - maybe now's the time. RIP Robert
     
  10. Great book, probably the only book I've read more than once, I even referenced it in my final year project on motivational pyscology.
     
  11. Just read a review of Zen & The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance - anyone else recommend it?

    I am an unbalanced loon at times, would it help me?!
     
  12. Jack Tatty

    Jack Tatty Supporter and teachers pet

    Read some William Burroughs if you want true 24 carat nonsensical b***ox :thumbsup:
     
  13. Read Zen & The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance a few years ago -the moral is to clean your chain at the end of every day's riding - or did I miss the point - sorry to hear of Pirsig's passing - RIP
     
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  14. You forgot Jack Kerouac...
     
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  15. nicktuft

    nicktuft Supporter

    Don't call it a dream call it a plan ...ad infinitum ad nauseam
    ;)
     
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  16. I think you missed the point ;)
     
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  17. Wasn't that 50 shades of Grey?:D
     
  18. Read it. It either means something to you, or doesn't. It does mention carburettor jets in several places to keep your interest up :thumbsup:

    Believe Pirsig did suffer from mental illness at one point, which explains the weird bits...
     
  19. Day

    Day

    Sometimes books are to be taken for what they are and why they are written...read and enjoy a bit of escapism.
    We don't have to assume all books are trying to be clever.

    Personally I thought it was a nice story of a father and sons bike trip with v.interesting thoughts about quality along the way.
     
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