Books With Special Meaning

  • ILLUSIONS – The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach

    Synopsis The story follows Richard, a barnstorming pilot who travels across the American Midwest giving $3 biplane rides. He encounters Donald Shimoda, a fellow pilot who is actually a former “Messiah” who quit his role after becoming frustrated with crowds that preferred being entertained by miracles rather than understanding his message.  As the two travel…

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  • HARVEY WASSERMAN’S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES Introduction by Howard Zinn

    I was in my early twenties when I first read Harvey Wasserman’s History of the United States.  I was not an attentive student throughout my primary and secondary education, especially before the 10th grade. I missed much that I regret, but I also think I missed a large amount of propaganda teachings, which I do…

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  • The BICYCLE LOGS of WALTER ANDERSON By John G. Anderson Intro & Design by Anthony Thaxton

    Walter Anderdon – my introduction I started hearing stories about the Artist, the Hermit, Walter Anderson, one predawn morning while riding with Ray and Byron Ramsay. We were headed to launch Ray’s boat and fish off Marsh Point. Driving by the Walter Anderson Museum on Washington Street, Ray asked if I’d been to the museum.…

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  • Jonathan Livingston Seagull a story By Richard Bach

    I do not remember a time when Jonathan Livingston Seagull did not have a say in my life. When I am anchored, when I am directionless, when I am unfocused, when I question myself or the cosmos, I talk to Jonathan Livingston Seagull; I always have and suppose I always will. Thank you, Richard Bach.…

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