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Summary: The best afternoon of my life !
Review: This is absolutely essential reading for anyone who understands life, or wants to. I think that attempting to break down, analyse, take apart or catagorise this book is just disrespectful... No review would be able to do justice to it. I'm afraid you'll just have to read the book to see why...
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Summary: very enlightening
Review: shows how we need a change of values, life goes on even after this one...
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Summary: Flight of the Soul
Review: The author of this wonderful story has mastered the teaching methods of old. Throughout time, man has shared stories, myths and parables in an effort to convey a message to others. 'Illusions' does just that, and even takes things one step further, by allowing (no... encouraging) the reader to interact with the story. The author has placed himself in the parable itself, in a position that would be simple for the reader to assume. Often pondering the endless possibilities and powers of the mind and soul, the inspiration received from this reading is a welcome boost to those walking along the spiritual path. The simplicity of this title is overwhelming, yet crucially left to your own interpretation. One man, one Messiah, some old planes, a grass field and a captive audience are all the ingredients used to cook up this instant classic. To those about to embark on this flight, the truths embedded within these mere 191 pages promise a delightful adventure; a journey that one wants to take, again and again.
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Summary: Illusions : A philosophy on LIFE
Review: Hey all you web goers out there! Have I got a book for you. Illusions, by Richard Book. This is a moving story about a pilot who encounters a Messiah. The Messiah's name is Donald Shimoda. Donald tells Richard, the pilot, that he has the potential to be a great messiah. Richard is very unsure about what Donald is saying to him, so Donald gives him the Messiah's Handbook. This is the best part of the entire book. Inside the Messiah's handbook are different sayings and philosophies. And whenever Richard has a question on life he just opens the book, and it tells him what he needs to know. These words and phrases are so incredibly powerful, they move me inside. The story is not only great, but all the philosophies are great ways of looking at LIFE.
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Summary: Simple and Beautiful
Review: You may find in this simple and beautiful book, some wonderful blocks of idea to reflect on at length and revisit again and again. That has been my experience. Protegonist Donald Shimoda opens his pupil, Richard's eyes to the idea that "each of us is our own messiah..and..the river delights to lift us free, if only we dare let go". Richard listens, alternatively facinated and frightened by Donald's view of the world, and struggles to let go of his own perceived limitations. This struggle has been a timeless one for me. You, reader, may find the same as you go through your own life, continually reinventing yourself, stretching and maybe even casting off your own perceived limitations. Thanks, Richard for this rich, wonderous tale.
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Summary: There is a reason you are here
Review: It's no accident that you have arrived here at this review. This book, although a short and easy read, has had the most profound effect on the person I've come to be. I've bought at least 10 copies and passed onto friends, many of whom have laughed at the idea of a reluctant messiah from Indiana and buried the book in the back of their closets. Sometime later, at a moment when they most need it, they happen upon it and are hooked. A fantastic book, truly a must read, especially for those seekers among us.
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Summary: One of "those" books that stay with you always
Review: 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!
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Summary: Making Alternative Thought Accessible
Review: Illusions is the perfect follow-up book for anyone who enjoyed Jonathan Livingston Seagull. The narrative is compelling and keeps the reader interested. The content is readable enough that anyone can understand it, but gives enough information on alternate realties to stimulate thought and discussion. A must-have for anyone who has chosen to live on this plane of space-time!
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Summary: This is what I call a masterpiece
Review: If there is any book that I could take and read it once more in any moment, this is it. This is something that you have to read. When I first found it, I read it almost completely between the shelves of a book store, and I had to take it just to read it again and again and again... And since then I never lost interest in it. It's always so good that I must finish it in one breath. And if, after finished reading it, you don't go out and start looking for clouds, you missed one thing you should cry for all of your life. Read it, and you'll know what I'm talking about.
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Summary: Perfect
Review: I have to honestly admit, I read this book about four or five times a year. His ideas are so simple and logical, his outlook positive, and his presentation priceless. He presents ground breaking metaphysical ideas in a such a simple and enjoyable way, it almost forces the reader to be positive (if that is what the reader wants). Worth every single cent!
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