Robert M Pirsig

[leighz]

Dead. Hats off.

http://www.motorcycle.com/features/robert-m-pirsig...

“The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn’t any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it’s right. If it disturbs you it’s wrong until either the machine or your mind is changed.” – R. Pirsig

[kurt535]

He nailed it for sure. RIP

[K12beano]

Well, 88. That's a pretty good old tour!

I've been reading the original once a decade since the 80s. I always seem to find some new aspect in it. I have grown to love how the tale is told, but the ending can bring an unexpected tear.

I've tried Lila a couple of times, but it's just not the same and maybe he is a bit of a one-trick pony. But, IMHE, all motorcycle tours feel exactly how he describes them with friends, ZATAOMM really is a mood book with attitude.

RIP

[Higgs boson]

I tried, when I was young, 3 times to read ZATAOMM.
I never managed to get near to finishing it! I'm sure it's in the attic, but I doubt that I'll look for it now.

[Fleegle]

I remember buying the book a couple of divorces ago. I'm not even sure which one ended up with it

We all die sometime



RIP to this guy and all the other people I don't know that I forget to RIP

[Gavia]

Who?

[crofty1984]

Gavia said:

Who?

He wrote Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance.