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Kathy Leonard Czepiel's avatar

I love that you are sharing your notes of reading-in-progress! My husband and I have made a bunch of videos on my YouTube channel along the same lines because I wanted people to see how two English teachers think and talk about books when they've never read them before--kind of demystify the process. But it takes courage--so yay you!

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Eve Matheson's avatar

Thank you, Kathy!!

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Mr. White Chocolate Chas T.'s avatar

I’ve been waiting 2 years for this review. Wonderful, and a very cleaver way to tackle the themes that hang from the strange framework Pirsig constructed. I’m sure the author would appreciate you approach and insights. Next up is Ovid’s Metamorphosis... when you have time:)

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Martha's avatar

I feel like it’s always so rewarding to read something that at first seems like an uncertain challenge and ends up being so throughly enjoyed! I have to say - I would never choose a book with motorcycle maintenance in the title. But with your endorsement, I will consider it!

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Eve Matheson's avatar

I think it’s definitely worth checking out! The motorcycle is just a vehicle for the real good stuff! Pun intended :)

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Martha's avatar

Pun executed seamlessly !

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Will JS.'s avatar

This is a great book, one that influenced my life in many ways including turning me in to the study of rhetoric. The freight train at the edge of reality metaphor always stuck with me.

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Eve Matheson's avatar

The freight train is incredible!! An image that will stick with me for sure.

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Christina Pérez's avatar

One of my all time favorite books — one to return to again and again. Which, now I may do after reading your notes!

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Eve Matheson's avatar

Amazing!! I’m so happy to have inspired a potential re-read. I’m already excited to read it again myself. I know it will be richer and richer every time I do!

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