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Illusions

The adventures of a reluctant Messiah
Book • 1977
In 'Illusions', Richard Bach tells the story of two barnstorming pilots who meet in the Midwest of the United States.

The protagonist, Richard Bach, a disillusioned writer and pilot, meets Donald Shimoda, a self-described messiah who teaches him about the illusory nature of reality.

Through their journeys in vintage biplanes, Richard learns to deconstruct his perceived limitations and understand the underlying reality behind the world's illusions.

The novel emphasizes themes of spiritual growth, self-discovery, and the power of human imagination.

Donald Shimoda's teachings, as outlined in the 'Messiah's Handbook', guide Richard towards ultimate enlightenment and freedom.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

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Naval Ravikant
; he's rereading it because he likes how it flows.
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as an example of people arguing for their limitations.
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as a best-selling book from the early 70s that had a dramatic impact on his life philosophy.
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Zack Snyder
as a book he's always wanted to adapt into a film, describing it as a spiritual deconstructivist messiah story.
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Dave Nadig
as another book by Richard Bach about flying.
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Joyce Wahr
regarding the idea that our subconscious counterfeits immediate knowledge.
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Christopher Lochhead
as a book he read in school, which was a very exciting world that opened up for him.
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Tom McCarthy
as a book that sparked his curiosity about energy healing and spiritual growth.
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's ideas.
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