This has to be one of my favorite books I have ever read! The prose and style of it is absolutely gorgeous, and its meaning and philosophy is something to truly cherish. I am a Christian with little knowledge of Buddhism, and I understand that the author himself was not Buddhist, but I still enjoyed the journey I was taken on through Siddhartha and entertaining all of his thoughts. I love and will always be open to philosophies in religions besides my own, and this book only adds to that wonder! This book has to truly be that powerful to drive you to always be learning!