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Illusions

The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

by Richard Bach

Recommended by Naval Ravikant and James Altucher

Recommended by Naval Ravikant and James Altucher

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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Spiritual, Spirituality, and Philosophy.

In the cloudwashed airspace between the cornfields of Illinois and blue infinity, a man puts his faith in the propeller of his biplane. 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 selfdescribed mess...

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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Spiritual, Spirituality, and Philosophy.

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Naval Ravikant

Naval Ravikant

Co-founder of AngelList; angel investor

@realKaushikN Great book! | Here are some books that are my goto books if I need that extra shot of knowledge, wisdom, experience, help, and finally, HOPE.
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