Illusions
(Richard Bach)
Illusions by Richard Bach is a bit abstract. It makes a profound impact on the reader. The book has been written in first person. The author has a penchant for flying. He lives a lonely life with only his airplane for company and wanders from place to place. His life is that of a vagabond. On one of his numerous outings, he encounters Donald Shimoda, who we are told is a Messiah. He is able to perform miracles(we are told we call them miracles because we do not understand the science behind them. Else they are nothing but everyday occurrences and we all can perform them.). He doesn?t want to continue with his role and grooms the author to become a Messiah.
The book is philosophical as well as spiritual. The talk of many life-times, about choosing each lifetime to learn or teach something, reminds one of the messages usually spread by spiritual gurus. It is one more unique way of expressing a Universal truth.
Essentially the book tells us that what we feel, see, experience is all an Illusion. There are various dimensions of space and time and our life on earth is just one among them. More than anything, the book emphasizes the fact that it is the mind that is responsible for this illusion. And if we are able to channelize the energies of the mind, then we can achieve anything that we want. It stresses visualization, affirmation as various techniques within the reach of man.
The book is interlaced with messages from what is termed as a book for messiahs. The short, cryptic sentences contain a wealth of meaning within them.
The book is an interesting read for those who would like to try out a new idea or perspective of looking at things.
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