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Summary: Refreshingly simple
Review: Probably one of the most unusual and simply crafted openings that I have ever read. Within the story of the creatures is every person's dilemma of whether to let go and truly experience life or hang on and hope for happiness to float one's way.
It's everyone's choice; but my decision is to let go, get bruised and enjoy the freedom of the ride.
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Summary: One of my all-time Top Ten
Review: A high-school classmate turned me on to this book, which I read the summer after graduating from high school. The whole time I read it, I kept thinking, my goodness, I have thought this way too! Weirdest feeling I've ever had -- and no other book has caused that reaction in me. (Hence, I agree with Jason O'Brien's review further down.)
This is, quite simply, a life-changing book. I have since read everything Bach has ever had published, including all his airplane stories such as "Stranger to the Ground", "A Gift of Wings", etc. (However, "Illusions" and "One" are, in my opinion, the best of Bach.)
Years later, I came across Jane Robert's "Seth Speaks" and that whole series, and found ideas remarkably similar to Bach's. As it turned out, Bach attended some Seth sessions. (The Seth books are available here at Amazon.com)
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Summary: excellent reading if you are ready
Review: I have finished reading Illusions for about the 10th time, and each time I pick it up, I realize how it relates to my own current questions in life. I have also read others' critiques of the book, and I feel that those who don't appreciate the book for its lessons simply aren't ready to learn those lessons.
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Summary: What can't I say about the book and the man. . . . .
Review: A book that can be enjoyed as light reading or a book that will inspire you to be the best that you can be; to challenge yourself. See the world as he does if you want, it works for him and that is all that it has to work for. Words cannot come close to describing the writing of Bach in this and his other books. Send the few dollars and reap the rewards. Ive read with interest the reviews of others and find that they have done as I have and given copies to others to enjoy. I have a copy here waiting to be sent out to another friend. Its a book that I can honestly say that if they want to know me, and the way that I want to live my life, all they have to do is read "Illusions." Bach says it best in his own words: Live never to be ashamed if anything you do or say is published around the world - even if what is published is not true. AND Argue for your limitations and sure enough they're yours.
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Summary: A cute story as a vehicle for comforting New-Age ideas
Review: I must speak out. The emperor has no clothes!! I read the book and found it naive. There were some interesting ideas, but it was marred by lots of feel-good platitudes and factual errors. The search for truth is rarely easy. Most of us are not really interested in doing the work it takes to open up to life's beauty and sorrow. The beginning of the search for truth should be to question everything. God, soul, soulmate, magic, telepathy. Ask yourself why you find these ideas so compelling? Can you be honest with yourself? If you are really after truth, read the brilliant philosopher J. Krishnamurti's 'First and Last Freedom' or 'The Book of Life'. (They can be found on Amazon.com) Contrary to what Bach preaches, it is NOT choice, but rather un-choosing, un-prejudiced AWARENESS of what is that leads to true insight and love. Perhaps this book inspired the spiritual seeker in you. If so, are you open minded enough to continue what you started?
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Summary: Amazing
Review: One of the hallmarks of an effective writer is to never use two words where one will do. Richard Bach uses the fewest words to explain the most complex thoughts. If you enjoy this book you must read Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Another classic.
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Summary: Read it twenty times
Review: This is the best book I have ever read in 35 years of reading, it gives a philosophy, it is light hearted and every time I read it I see something new, it is a book to read for pleasure, contemplation and life. Just buy it, I have bought seven copies, every one has been loaned out and never returned, I defy you not to love it.
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Summary: A handy guide to spirituality
Review: I'm buying this book for about the tenth time. I have given it to everyone I care about. The parable of living and letting go into the unknown is even more critical in today's computer driven world than it was when Mr. Bach first wrote the book. The "how to" spiritual guide is both thought provoking and constantly inspiring. The mere suggestion that one has the ability to control one's own destiny is a source of encouragement in a world that seems quick to take as little responsibility for actions as possible and often seems about to spin out of control. Must reading for centering your thoughts on life's really important quests.
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Summary: Is it an illusion?
Review: Short, well written allegorical work. I especially enjoyed the journal introduction. It has a "new age" feel to it, but anyone with an open mind should find "Illusions" a good read; definitely makes you think. I'm still a bit skeptical, but a short time after reading "Illusions," on a beautiful October day, I spent my lunch hour making clouds disappear. Perhaps when I can float wrenches in mid air, I'll be a true believer.
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Summary: An anchor to what life can be, if you choose
Review: Years ago, at a most desperate time in my life, I was given Illusions by a friend. It taught me something I had already known but forgotten, "I choose my destiny". I reread this book as an anchor at least every six months and have given no less than 100 copies to friends. It will change or assist to refocus your view of life unlike any book you have ever read.
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