SIddhartha by Herman Hesse

"He smiled peacefully and gently, perhaps very graciously, perhaps very mockingly, exactly as the Illustrious One had smiled."

Siddhartha by Herman Hesse tells the classical tale of a young man in search of himself and inner peace. Siddhartha is born to a powerful and rich Brahmin. Wealth however does not satisfy Siddhartha and he goes on a journey of a life time to encounter the meaning of life and the true message of Buddhism. On his path to enlightenment Siddhartha encounters an extremist group who throws away all material possessions, and a town where Siddhartha finds success financially and emotionally. However Siddhartha's true lesson isn't learned until he comes upon a mystical river and an insightful boatman who teaches Siddhartha the true value of life. Herman Hesse won the Nobel Prize in 1946 for literature and this novel backs up his award. Deeply spiritual and moving Siddhartha will provide everyone with a little message of appreciation.

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