Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
 | von Richard Bach
ISBN: 0440204887 |
Chris Miller's review of Illusion's
This was definately an interesting and intriguing to read. It inspired a myriad of different thoughts ranging from bewilderment to slight anger. The book offers many insights into looking at life in a new perspective. Though many people will not agree with all of the phrases that the book tries to suggest, it definately made me question some of my previous morals and attitudes towards every day events. These feelings were heavy in the beggining of the novel, yet I got a little frustrated and tired of reading as the book continued on. I became frustrated towards the middle of the novel when Shimoda was teaching Richard how he can become a messiah. Shimoda's somewhat nonsense and contradictory phrases seemed a little corny at times and this was where I started loosing interest in the book. However, overall it is a good book, this coming from student who hates to read any book except that of Star Wars novels, and I would reccomend it to anyone who feels a little lost and is looking for a new perspective on life. -Chris Miller
One of "those" books that stay with you always
Although this book was published in 1977, it didn't find its way to me until the mid 80's. "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear." No truer words were ever spoken, at least not in my life. I've read this book over 30 times in the last 15 years, and I never fail to find something new to learn from it. I've given countless copies away to friends who then give copies to their friends. When "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" was first published, an elderly relative told me Bach was the devil incarnate. Imagine what she'd say about THIS one! I've not had the good fortune to run across a Donald Shimoda-like character, but I think I'd be ready to hear what he said. Two quotes from Shimoda's 'The Messiah's Handbook and Reminders for the Advanced Soul' are worth repeating: Your friends will know you better in the first minute you meet them than your acquaintences will know you in a thousand years. and The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life....Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof. This book has been a great gift to me and I'm thankful it found me! Enjoy!
Kirsten's Illusions Book Review
"Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah" by Richard Bach can definitely be referred to as the cliche "a page turner." As soon as I began reading it, I could not put it down. "Illusions" is the story of a man named Richard who gives plane rides to people. He meets a man, Donald, who surprisingly does the same thing. Soon, Richard discovers that this man is a Messiah who has "quit" his job. During the time they spend giving plane rides to people together, Donald teaches Richard how to also be a Messiah. Their adventures and Donald's lessons could not be anymore interesting. I highly suggest this book to anyone who is looking for a good read or who enjoys learning about a new perspective of life.
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