Friday, March 28, 2008

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Submitted by: Daniel Olivetti


Generally, what inspires you to read?
A desire to learn, relaxation, entertainment


When did you first read Siddhartha?
Sometime in the 1970s


How did you come to read this book?
A friend told me about it.

Why has this book inspired you the most?
It first introduced me to Eastern thought and spirituality.

In reading this book, how has your life been influenced or changed?
One of the themes of the book is that knowledge can be taught, but wisdom comes from experience. All things are one, and love for all things is most important.