{"product_id":"the-bridge-across-forever-2","title":"The Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eThe story follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eRichard Bach himself\u003c\/strong\u003e, a writer and pilot, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and understanding love. Although he is successful and independent, he feels that something essential is missing — a true spiritual partner, a soulmate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eHe imagines that somewhere there exists a woman who will understand and share his thoughts, dreams, and beliefs completely. This belief drives him to search for her, though he struggles with doubts about whether such perfect love is even possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eEventually, he meets \u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eLeslie Parrish\u003c\/strong\u003e, an actress and artist. Their connection is immediate but complex. The book details the evolution of their relationship — from attraction to deep love — while they both confront fears, insecurities, and the challenge of balancing independence with togetherness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eAs their relationship develops, Bach explores profound ideas about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003efreedom, destiny, trust, and the eternal bond between souls\u003c\/strong\u003e. The “bridge across forever” becomes a metaphor for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003espiritual link that unites soulmates across lifetimes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eThrough their journey together, both Richard and Leslie learn that love is not about possession or dependence, but about \u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003egrowth, mutual respect, and spiritual harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:8e6bb9cf-e46c-4b87-8984-a136f41b8455-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f25376b5-71bd-4bae-8d48-3a267d687c1b\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"873\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRichard Bach\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American author and former pilot, born on \u003cstrong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eJune 23, 1936, in Oak Park, Illinois, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e. He is best known for his inspirational and philosophical books that explore themes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"249\"\u003efreedom, love, spirituality, and self-discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Before becoming a writer, he served as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eU.S. Air Force pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e and later worked as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"354\"\u003estunt pilot\u003c\/strong\u003e, experiences that deeply influenced his writing. His most famous work, \u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"457\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJonathan Livingston Seagull\u003c\/em\u003e (1970)\u003c\/strong\u003e, became a worldwide bestseller and a symbol of spiritual freedom and individuality. Bach’s other well-known books include \u003cstrong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"641\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIllusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah\u003c\/em\u003e (1977)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"693\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"684\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Bridge Across Forever\u003c\/em\u003e (1984)\u003c\/strong\u003e. His writing style is \u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"739\"\u003esimple yet profound\u003c\/strong\u003e, often blending \u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eautobiography, imagination, and philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspiring readers to seek truth, purpose, and love within themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44272985473281,"sku":"2SZRSYADD-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/BBU.webp?v=1668767317","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-bridge-across-forever-2","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}