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Illusions by Richard Bach

Illusions by Richard Bach

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Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach is a spiritual and philosophical novel that tells the story of Richard, a pilot who meets Donald Shimoda, a mysterious ex-Messiah who becomes his mentor. As they travel together across the Midwest giving airplane rides, Donald teaches Richard deep lessons about life, reality, and the power of thought. Through their conversations and the Messiah’s Handbook Donald shares, Richard learns that reality is an illusion shaped by our beliefs and that true freedom comes from understanding our inner power. Using flight as a metaphor for spiritual awakening, the book conveys the message that anyone can rise above limitations, create their own reality, and live as a “messiah” by realizing the infinite potential within themselves.

About Author

Richard Bach is an American author and former pilot, born on June 23, 1936, in Oak Park, Illinois, USA. He is best known for his inspirational and philosophical books that explore themes of freedom, self-discovery, love, and spirituality. Before becoming a full-time writer, Bach served as a U.S. Air Force pilot and later worked as a stunt and test pilot, experiences that greatly influenced his writing. His passion for flying often appears as a central metaphor in his works, symbolizing freedom and the limitless potential of the human spirit. Bach achieved worldwide fame with his novella Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1970), followed by Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah (1977) and The Bridge Across Forever (1984). His writing style is simple, poetic, and reflective, blending autobiography, philosophy, and imagination to inspire readers to believe in themselves and explore the deeper meaning of life.

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