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Book Review of The Dharma Bums

The Dharma Bums
The Dharma Bums
Author: Jack Kerouac
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Fantastic. Chronicles Kerouac's (in this book called 'Ray Smith') pursuit of Buddhist enlightenment with friend and fellow poet Gary Snyder (Japhy Ryder). I have to say I liked this book just as much if not more than 'On the Road'. Dharma Bums is a bit more organized and details Kerouac's passion in pursuit of the Buddhist lifestyle.