The synopsis printed on the back cover of Richard Bachs “Illusions” reads thus: “Here is a test to find whether your mission on earth is finished: “If you're alive, it isn't.” What an interesting little parable this is! The subject matter is stratospherically vast, the philosophy is deep, and the concept is incredible! This composition is truly a masterpiece. Imagine, a messiah who decides to quit the job, and does so! Sounds like a slapstick comedy (particularly since he carries a Messiah’s Handbook), as if it might have come from Terry Prachett or his ilk; but no, this is serious! ...  Read the complete review

I love books, I hoard them, collect them, cover all my walls with shelves and shelves of them. But if I had to choose just one, a real 'desert island' choice, then this would, without a glimmer of doubt, be it. It's an unassuming little book, shiny black with a blue feather on the front. A slim, unassuming-looking little tome. Don't be fooled though, this is a book with the power to change lives! Not that this preaches, far from it, the reader is left to take this at whatever level they wish. Bach tells a simple little tale of hopping plane rides around the countryside and meeting with a man who he discovers, is, in so many ...  Read the complete review

If you aren't familiar with the works of Richard Bach you may find this book bizarre but strangely compelling. Bach is kind of like the Kahlil Gibran of the eighties ( if you don't know who Kahlil Gibran is..well, how about Antoine St-Exupery's - The Little Prince- if that doesn't ring any bells , I'm running out of analogies.). Illusions is a life affirming statement, part inspirational, part poetic but always fulfilling. The narrator is a barnstorming pilot who meets a mysterious stranger. The latter offers the former a 'diary' of sorts, a book that he can be open at any time to find something relevant in the pages..it does ...  Read the complete review