The Tao of the Ride: Motorcycles and the Mechanics of the Soul
Author: Garri Garripoli
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ISBN: 1558746706
Publisher: Health Communications (01 April, 1999)
Sales Rank: 41,627
Average Customer Rating: 3.42 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
Very Interesting Even If You Don't Ride a Motorcycle
The way he connects motorcycling riding to eastern philosophy helps to illuminate both. The philosophical ideas he talks about with motorcycle riding I have experienced in other areas (tennis and developing software), but this book helps to put what I've experienced in a very useful context. The way he paints the motorcycle as a vehicle to explore larger ideas and better connect one with nature makes me want to try riding a motorcycle. If you like relating your life's experiences to a bigger picture or want to understand the deeper meaning of riding a motorcycle, you will enjoy this book.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Really repetitive
After reading the other reviews, this book was a disappointing read. It would make an interesting magazine article, but I think that it drags on- even for a short (141 page) book. I found myself zoning out while reading, it didn't capture my attention past the first few pages.I highly suggest that you read the sample pages, and imagine it being repeated about 50 times.
The message is good, I loved the stories from his friends, but expected a lot more.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Review of the Tao of the Ride
If you like words of wisdom like "my motorcycle is my monastery" then this book is for you. For the rest of us, just forget it. The stories by other motorcyclists at the end of the book were generally interesting, but not worth the purchase of the book.
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