Illusions

From Elfi

By Richard Bach.

Illusions is the story of a reluctant car mechanic/Messiah, who knows that the world is an illusion, and who is therefore not limited by it. Fed up after years of people flocking to him to see his miracles but never listening to his words, Donald Shimoda has quit the Messiah business and is now giving rides on airplanes for $3.

Illusions is also the story of Richard, who after meeting him in a field unwittingly finds himself drawn in by the strangeness surrounding Donald. Spending time with Donald, Richard begins to see that what seemed to be impossible is possible after all - and that he can do it, too. It's not easy. Donald has no intention of playing teacher, and Richard isn't even sure he wants to learn.

Reading Illusions, you are never quite sure what is real and how much you are supposed to believe - but you keep reading, because the story is at once a powerful and an entertaining one, the writing is easy and light. Despite that, there is so much wisdom and provoking ideas interlaced with the adventures of Richard that you won't be able to put Illusions down. And when you finally do, you'll be left wondering if maybe...just maybe.