Richard Bach Boeken

Symbolisch verhaal over een zeemeeuw in wiens gedachten en levenswijze de auteur zich tracht te verplaatsen.

In Richard Bach's best-selling book Illusions, the mysterious hero Donald Shimoda seems to carry the keys to the universe with him as he barnstorms the Midwest in a Travel Air biplane. Shimoda's secret is a small book, bound in what appears to be suede, called the Messiah's Handbook. This slim volume, which the hero frequently quotes, is said to contain "whatever you need to know." All Shimoda has to do is hold a question in his mind, close his eyes, open the book at random, open his eyes-- and the answer is there. Here, at last, is the "lost book" from Illusions--the Messiah's Handbook. Within these pages, you will find the answers to all your most important questions as well as answers to questions that you may have never thought to ask--until now.

Let's pretend that I was killed on that day, when I wasn't. The day when my guardian angel managed to throw my F-86F half a second from becoming a fireball in the desert, up into a clear sky, way above what would have been the impact point. If she hadn't done this, if she hadn't spared my life time after time in the 80-some years that we've been together, I wouldn't have written this book that brings those strange times together, and suggests why we choose any lifetime in the first place. For 78 of those years, I had no idea that she existed, hadn't heard about guardian angels and what their job might be. Hadn't heard that our angel stays with us from the minute we're born till the time that our mission is done, and we come home to the place we call heaven. Today I've just about finished a lifetime, and at last I can understand what it is that we do as mortals, and why we choose these over all the other possibilities. Thank you, dear guardian angel, and please consider that with your consent and signature, our contract will extend to yet another lifetime.

For disillusioned writer and itinerant barnstormer Richard Bach, belief is as real as a full tank of gas and sparks firing in the cylinders ...until he meets Donald Shimoda - former mechanic and self-described messiah who can make wrenches fly and Richard's imagination soar...

At its core, the book explores the complex relationship between parents and their children, revealing the often uncomfortable truths about familial dynamics. It delves into how parental influence shapes identity and behavior, encouraging readers to confront and appreciate the lessons learned from their upbringing, even if those lessons stem from negative experiences. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and psychological insights, it invites reflection on gratitude and growth in the face of adversity.

I gave my life to become the person I am right now. Was it worth it? Would we change if we knew what waits beyond space and time? In this novel, the author continues his quest for a deeper understanding of human nature. Although it contains elements of science fiction, the plot is secondary to the theme of humanity's ability to control destiny. The narrative invites readers to ponder profound questions, encouraging thoughtful reflection on its ideas. It offers beautiful, hope-filled answers and emphasizes the power of individuals to choose paths of peace, brotherhood, and love, living in harmony with nature and the universe. The story presents provocative speculations about meeting different versions of oneself, considering how life might unfold with different choices or circumstances. Guided by love and hope, the characters explore various times and places, engaging with their alternative selves. This imaginative and playful fantasy challenges readers to reflect on their motivations and lifestyles, offering a thought-provoking journey through self-discovery and the complexities of existence.

37. When his mortal sought understanding, the Master offered ideas, spoken through coincidence, in the language of events and in the adventures of life. . . . 41. Every test, most of them, the Master designed to be a more advanced challenge for his dear mortal, eac . . . uthor Richard Bach was listed in critical condition Saturday at Harborview Medical Center . . . Bach's plane struck high-tension wires, crashed inverted, leaving the pilot unconscious in the cockpit, near fires from broken wires. The author remains in a coma to date.

This collection features three of Richard Bach's most captivating works centered on the theme of flight. Each narrative explores the profound connection between the human spirit and the freedom of soaring through the skies, blending philosophical insights with personal journeys. Readers will experience a unique perspective on life and aspiration, making this volume a must-have for fans of Bach's reflective storytelling.

The author describes his adventures during the summer of 1966, when he emulated the gypsy pilots of the 1920s and barnstormed across America

Did you ever feel that you were missing someone you had never met?'. Haunted by the ghost of the wise, mystical, lovely lady who lives just around the corner in time, Richard Bach begins his quest to find her, to learn of love and immortality not in the here-after, but in the here and now. Yet caught in storms of wealth and success, disaster and betrayal, he abandons the search, and the walls he builds for protection become his prison. Then he meets the one brilliant and beautiful woman who can set him free, and with her begins a transforming journey, a magical discovery of love and joy. 'None. . . can touch Richard Bach for his unerring ability to create beauty.' San Diego Tribune