Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Summary
Robert M. Pirsig

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Overview

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by Robert Pirsig is a philosophical look at a motorcycle trip taken by the narrator and his son. They ride from Minneapolis, Minnesota to San Francisco, California. The Narrator uses the trip to confront his past as well as repair his relationship with his son. He reaches his destination with a new optimism and outlook on life.