The Art of Haiku, a book by Stephen Addiss, recently spent several weeks weighing down my trusty backpack and enlightening my mind.  I overstate its weight—I was just comparing it to my Kindle, which has replaced my transient books; like the Kindle, The Art of Haiku promises countless stories. I found the text a deft read even as it brimmed with philosophy, history, and intriguing ideas that verge on life advice.