On the Road
Jack Kerouac
13 people recommended it in 11 threads, 2008–2023.
What people on Hacker News said
"On The Road" by Jack Kerouac was a liberating, mind-expanding experience with no drugs involved. Kerouac's free-form style and open-ended approach to life made a great impression.
On the Road gave me wanderlust and made me want to move beyond my bubble and see the world.
When I was younger, On The Road and As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning opened my mind to travel and wandering.
On the Road. Reading that gave me the kick I needed to get out of my home town, live in other places, join Peace Corps, and question my status quo.
Where it comes up
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