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The Dharma Bums
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Happy. Just in my swim shorts, barefooted, wild-haired, in the red fire dark, singing, swigging wine, spitting, jumping, running -- that's the way to live. All alone and free in the soft sands of the beach ...
The Dharma Bums ~~ Jack Kerouac
I am a devotee of Truman Capote. For years, whenever I thought of reading Jack Kerouac, Capote's famous words echoed through my mind when speaking of Kerouac: That’s not writing; that’s just typewriting. I remember laughing hysterically when seeing the clip on a documentary on Capote.
Fast forward to 2023. I'm spending the month of September reading authors that are new to me. I decided it was time to ignore Capote, & venture into Kerouac's universe. I'm glad I did.
I like to read good books. The Dharma Bums is a good book. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. In fact, I had a hard time putting it down. I was invested in this journey.
The Dharma Bums is the story of two young men Ray Smith and Japhy Ryder practicing Buddhists, interpreting Buddhism to fit their lives and traveling around the country ~~ trying to find truth in life. The Dharma Bums is based on Jack Kerouac's own journey.
I don't have much to say here other that read The Dharma Bums. Then break out of your routines ~~ hit the road; climb a mountain, sleep under the stars. And meditate ~~ meditate for days on end. Expand your mind; micro-dose with some psilocybin. And stop taking it all so seriously.
And yes, I will be reading more Jack Kerouac. Sorry, Tru.
The Dharma Bums ~~ Jack Kerouac
I am a devotee of Truman Capote. For years, whenever I thought of reading Jack Kerouac, Capote's famous words echoed through my mind when speaking of Kerouac: That’s not writing; that’s just typewriting. I remember laughing hysterically when seeing the clip on a documentary on Capote.
Fast forward to 2023. I'm spending the month of September reading authors that are new to me. I decided it was time to ignore Capote, & venture into Kerouac's universe. I'm glad I did.
I like to read good books. The Dharma Bums is a good book. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. In fact, I had a hard time putting it down. I was invested in this journey.
The Dharma Bums is the story of two young men Ray Smith and Japhy Ryder practicing Buddhists, interpreting Buddhism to fit their lives and traveling around the country ~~ trying to find truth in life. The Dharma Bums is based on Jack Kerouac's own journey.
I don't have much to say here other that read The Dharma Bums. Then break out of your routines ~~ hit the road; climb a mountain, sleep under the stars. And meditate ~~ meditate for days on end. Expand your mind; micro-dose with some psilocybin. And stop taking it all so seriously.
And yes, I will be reading more Jack Kerouac. Sorry, Tru.
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Sep 21, 2023 12:26PM
On the road is even better. His prose is so musical and vibrant, almost like reading a jazz concert.
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Gergana wrote: "On the road is even better. His prose is so musical and vibrant, almost like reading a jazz concert."It's interesting you say that. Others have told me to not read On the Road after Dharma Bums as they believe it to be inferior. Either way, I will read it. Thanks for stopping in.
On the Road is one of the few books that can make you dream wild fever fantasies that can also turn into wonderful memories...
Jxm wrote: "On the Road is one of the few books that can make you dream wild fever fantasies that can also turn into wonderful memories..."What a great comment. I'll be tackling this one soon.
Marvelous review! That scene of him running down the hill got me teary eyed. Probably my favorite of his, glad you loved it! Excited to follow your Kerouac journey!
s.penkevich wrote: "Marvelous review! That scene of him running down the hill got me teary eyed. Probably my favorite of his, glad you loved it! Excited to follow your Kerouac journey!"Thank you. I ordered a couple of his books today including ON the Road. I don't know if anything he's written could top Dharma Bums. What does disappoint is how homophobic Kerouac is. Especially when you consider he was bisexual and leaned more towards men. That self-denial and hatred is sad.
