content: I read this book in college and, again, after graduation. It truly changed my life. I cannot recommend this book enough. If I could give it a rating of 6 stars, I would. Pirsig's journey may remind some of A Beautiful Mind - a genius trapped within and by his own analytical mind and thoughts.For me, this book gave me permission (as if I needed any) to care, to find passion in the task at hand, and to pursue quality in all things. A wonderful and inspiring book.