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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
Super fast read, and an interesting one at that. I enjoyed the quotes and the concepts, although the whole plot of the book was a little bit hard for me to grasp/make believe. Nonetheless, definitely a neat little book to pass around to other friends. I was gifted this book, it being one that stressed you *can* do whatever you want in life.
Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach is about two guys, Richard and Donald Shimonda, who both fly airplanes. They go from town to town and take people on 10 minute flights. But between taking people on flights and finding fields to land in they discuss the mechanics of the world. I liked the ideas that were in this book, but it was a little slow to read. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes Ishmael by Daniel Quinn.
challenging
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Inspired to return to this old friend by Ekert Tolle’s “The Power of Now”
this book slaps. Insane. imaginative. a real rollercoaster. It was a quick read, fun and light but slow and took the time to explain itself, open up twenty more doors/questions, and start to explain those, opening more doors along the way. I had a blast reading this book and would highly recommend it for a camping trip or roadtrip.
I've read this book three times now. It's a punch to the face each time like a friend shaking you awake.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Take Eastern mysticism, a dash of Christianity, a heaping spoonful of Western individualism, and cover it all in "The Secret" universal attraction nonsense and you have this book.
This book states many beliefs I have held for years, so it wasn't "life-changing" or anything... it was more like another confirmation of the ideals I already hold, and the fact that I am not alone in my beliefs. Very well-written easy read. I read this book in two hours. It's a thinker, and I always enjoy books that make me think.
There is so much wisdom and so much nonsense in this book, but even the nonsense is beautiful.
While thinking you can walk through walls, or on water, or swim in land won't make it so, the point of the book is that believing and acting on those beliefs helps make things happen, while being convinced that something is impossible never makes it easier.
While thinking you can walk through walls, or on water, or swim in land won't make it so, the point of the book is that believing and acting on those beliefs helps make things happen, while being convinced that something is impossible never makes it easier.
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Definitely don’t agree with the main philosophy of this book, but there were some good quotes from the book I really enjoyed and the overall story was a nice read.
Someone else pointed out this book was written by a cis white man and the privelege shows in his philosophy, as most people who suffer aren't choosing to suffer. That's a philosophy of victim-blaming. I 1000% agree with this.
There was a part in the book where Shimoda explains that all people choose their situations — that if they’re unhappy with where they are in life, it’s their own fault and if they really wanted things to be good or better they have the ability to change it themselves…. This left a really sour taste with me because most people who suffer aren’t choosing to suffer. That’s just victim blaming.
Someone else pointed out this book was written by a cis white man and the privelege shows in his philosophy, as most people who suffer aren't choosing to suffer. That's a philosophy of victim-blaming. I 1000% agree with this.
There was a part in the book where Shimoda explains that all people choose their situations — that if they’re unhappy with where they are in life, it’s their own fault and if they really wanted things to be good or better they have the ability to change it themselves…. This left a really sour taste with me because most people who suffer aren’t choosing to suffer. That’s just victim blaming.