ILLUSIONS (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" There was a point in my life when this book profoundly influenced the way I thought about about my place in the universe. I was, however, only a teenager. I'm not sure how it would hold up 20 years later, but I'm also not sure I can dis-entangle some of Bach's thoughts from my currently held beliefs. "

" I was given this book as a gift from a very good friend, so it has a good deal of sentimentality attached. Otherwise, I enjoy it. "

" Pairs nicely with The Alchemist and The Celestine Prophecy...gives an interesting take on contemporary thought regarding the second coming of a messiah and what that could look like today. "

" Probably one of the best books I have read. Definitely helped me a lot in figuring things out. "

" I read this ages ago as a teenager and had totally forgotten it. Fast to read and thought-provoking. For me, a reminder about the importance of attitude. "

" I liked the little pearls of wisdom the character found when he opened his book randomly, but the book itself annoyed me immensely. It was very flippant about how much control we have over our lives, to the point of dismissing what is there as not being there. Yeah, I wish. "

" Loved this when I read in high school and recall spending quite a bit of time rehashing the read. Struck major chords for me on life and reality. "

" a special book from a special boy "

" Taught me it was ok to be a reluctant messiah. "

" The writing style was fairly dated, and the hippie undertones can get eye-rollingly cheesy, but I found the ideas explored in this book quite thought-provoking. "

" Heavy stuff. Will have to re-read one day. "

" "everything in this book could be wrong" "

" I have read this book many times, and I love every time a little more. Its one of those books you take something different every time you read it, and it takes on a new meaning depending on your present situation. I recommend it. "

" If there ever was a book that represented my state of mind in my early 20s, it would be this one. I so wanted this book to be true. Every bit of it. "

" What a pile of shallow, self-indulgent semi-philosophical crap. "

" OK, maybe the book isn't amazing, but it changed my life. I've used it's quotes for over 20 years since I read the book. I give it to graduating high school seniors - especially those with minds that remain "in the box". "

" One of those books that makes you consider your life and the possibilities you do possess inside you. "

" Yes, my all-time favorite book. "

" This has stood the test of time to be my favorite book. Period. I don't think I can count how many times I've read it, and my well-worn copy is one of my favorite possessions. "

" This is the Bible. This single book changed my life forever and for the better. I always carry a copy of it with me for its wisdom. I have bought more copies of this book for people than any thing else. You are challenged to read it as well. "

" Excellent book! Would highly recommend it. Could not but it down. "

" Pop Philosophy at it's best. I reread regularly to remind myself not to take life so seriously. "

" Paperback copies and hardcover copies alike, lent out and always not returned...Must buy 2 copies of a time so as not to lose again. A story with timeless messages that speak to my spirit and an adventure not to be missed. "

" This book was an unexpected surprise. Astoundingly simple and deep, this book does exactly what it sets out to do. Rare, very rare I tell you. "

" A wise and insightful little fable. It has stayed with me for over 30 years. "

" Good inspirational qualities put into a story of a pilot. "

" Great Book! One of my favorites. "