This book kinda blew my mind. Very original the way he combined the stories of the motorcycle trip, his past life and mental breakdown, and philosophical exploration. I felt like there was a sense of suspense and drama, even though a lot of the story could be described as dry on the surface. Really sad to hear about his son Chris getting stabbed and dying a few years after the book was published.
It’s hard to say what exactly the message of the book is, but for me the takeaway is the “good” or high-quality life is one where one strives to be engaged holistically with life and fully with tasks in the moment.
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Don’t think it’s going to end up on my all-time favorites but definiely a worthwhile read for me.
by scallopini