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About the book
Herman Hesse's classic novel has delighted, inspired, and influenced generations of readers, writers, and thinkers. In this story of a wealthy Indian Brahmin who casts off a life of privilege to seek spiritual fulfillment. Hesse synthesizes disparate philosophies--Eastern religions, Jungian archetypes, Western individualism--into a unique vision of life as expressed through one man's search for true meaning.
People recommending Siddhartha
What readers say about ‘Siddhartha’
Neil Strauss on Siddhartha
“Neil Strauss recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.”
Justin Kan on Siddhartha
“"One of two books I’ve lived my life by since I read 20 years ago!"”
David Blaine on Siddhartha
“"[He] says, 'Love is stronger than hate. Soft is stronger than hard. Water is stronger than stone.'"”
Patrick O'Shaughnessy on Siddhartha
“"An old classic."”
Lex Fridman on Siddhartha
“Lex Fridman mentioned this book on Instagram.”
Naval Ravikant on Siddhartha
“"So good that it may as well be non-fiction."”
James Clear on Siddhartha
“"[One of] the 10 best fiction books."”
Wim Hof on Siddhartha
“Wim Hof's answer to "What do you give to people as gifts?"”
Jack Edwards on Siddhartha
“"About a man who is searching for his faith but finds everything he needs within himself."”
Fred Wilson on Siddhartha
“"I loved [this book] when I read it in college. I think it really impacted me."”
Tim Ferriss on Siddhartha
“"Consider reading or rereading this short gem."”
Harry Styles on Siddhartha
“"A friend gave me [this book] when we started travelling together. It makes a lot of sense to me. I think it’s a really important book."”
Bryan Johnson on Siddhartha
“"Love [this book]."”
