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Jonathan Livingston Seagull: A Story

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by: Richard Bach

August 22, 1994
I was given this book some years ago by a good friend - I have dipped into it so many times and yet each time I read it I never cease to see inspiration vitality and encouragement on each and every page - Bach has the ability to see beyond 'an everyday occurance' and is able to turn it into a magical and enthralling experience. If all of this sounds cheesy then so be it - It is the sort of book you either love or loathe - I have bought several of these little treasures and have given them to friends especially those who have been dealing with difficult situations.

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Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah

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by: Richard Bach

March 12, 2001
I can some up the book in my own conclusion on our now living reality -
Theres two Religions-
1) Religion of Rules & Formulas (limited logic, left brain)
2) Religion of FREEDOM (boundless wisdom, Right brain)

We question again & again - If Messiah's lived 100's of year ago (WITH WIZARD LIKE POWERS OVER ANYTHING THEY WISH) then why haven't we seen any NOW?
Because We don't want to! We don't want some know it all to shatter our illusions! As you fnd out in this Rear book, & in the demise of Christ in the bible.
Any one into anything (LIFE) WILL LOVE THIS MASTER PIECE

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The Language of Letting Go: Daily Meditations for Codependents (Hazelden Meditation Series)

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by: Melody Beattie

June 15, 1990
Offers a daily helping of support to those on the recovery journey, can calm a busy mind with a worthwhile reflection.

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The Bridge Across Forever

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by: Richard Bach

May 11, 2001
I was wanting a book to read when my friend asked me if I had read this book - I hadn't!! He said it's his fave book so I thought if it's the best book he has ever read then it really is worth reading so I bought it.
It took me a long time to read, I kept putting it down and coming back to it now and then so it wasn't a page turner in the sense of a book that you can get lost in.
This book really makes you think about things and I mean really think about things. I think that's what took me so long to get into it and read it. It just makes you think about things in ways that they probably haven't done before.
I came away looking at things in life in such a different way so even if it takes you a while to read this book from the ... Read More:

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Left behind: a Novel of the Earth's Last Days (Left Behind)

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by: Tim F. LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins

1998-12
I brought this book for 50p expecting a ridiculous plot, wooden characters, and terrible philosophy.

The book exceeded my expectations. My only complaint concerns the lack of bad sex scenes.

The penultimate scene involves the anti-Christ gratuitously shooting someone in the head, while brainwashing an entire room of highly influential politicians, as our hero prays for his soul in the corner of the room. The anti-Christ concludes this by hitting on an air hostess, but no black mass/satanic orgy results.

While I respect the authors for recognizing that whatever goes on between the beast from the pit and this air hostess is their own business, I do hope this deficit will be corrected in the later books.
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The Indwelling (Left Behind)

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by: Tim F. LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins

2001-01
This is the seventh book in the Left Behind series. The last book ended with the so-called Antichrist being assassinated and us not sure who was responsible. Here we begin with an influx of 4 million people into New Babylon to morn the passing of Carpathia.

His body is laid in state within a vacuum-sealed Plexiglas coffin. So all may pass and view him. His funeral is set up three days after his death. While the millions who are present watch along with the world on a non-stop TV broadcast, Carpathia rises from the dead. This is where the title of the book comes from, for Carpathia is now suppose to be the indwelt, Satan incarnate.

Carpathia breaks his way out of his sealed coffin to stand in front of the multitude. He stands and starts ... Read More:

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Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne (Left Behind (Paperback))

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by: Tim F. LaHaye

2002-06
This the ninth book in the Left Behind series kept me turning pages. This book is actually filled with adventure. Though the characters are still two dimensional, the writing very simple, and the text font large. It was a page-turner and the best book of this series so far.

In this book we see the Antichrist desecrate the Holy Temple of Israel. And the Mark of the beast being officially placed on worshipers. And the first two bowls of wrath are poured upon the world. The changing of water to blood again and the worshipers of the beast who have the mark inflicted with sores and boils.

The Tribulation Force uses the Co-op to get all the pilots they can into Israel in order to help with the mass Exodus of the Jews out of Jerusalem. And the ... Read More:

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The Secret of Shambhala: In Search of the Eleventh Insight

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by: James Redfield

November 02, 2000
I thought this book was a really good read that went off on one abit towards the end,in the same way his other book the Tenth insight did.
Its still a worthwhile read but in no way anywhere near as good as The Celestine Prophecy.

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Starting Your Day Right: Devotions for Each Morning of the Year

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by: Joyce Meyer, Joyce

November 05, 2003
I'm glad I ordered this book. I'm one of Joyce Meyer's greatest fans and I enjoy reading her books. I really like this one. There is nothing worse than waking up every day and just rushing around the house desperately in order to get ready for work. The best start to any morning is having a quiet time of prayer with God and asking him to prepare you for the challenges of the day that lies ahead. This book is good because it is concise, easy to read and understand and it concentrates your mind on each day and how it should be handled by the individual with bible readings to help the individual get through the day. Reading this book every morning is ideal because it can certainly provide the perfect spirtual tonic before travelling in the hectic world of the rush hour and encountering ... Read More:

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Tribulation Force: The Continuing Drama of Those Left Behind: v. 2 (Left Behind)

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by: Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim F. LaHaye

2005-07
Just finished reading 'Tribulation Force' and i have to say i found it BETTER than the first book (Left Behind). I don't think you have to be religious to read about a story regarding the ends of times. Cap Steele, Buck and Chole are very human, as are a lot of the characters (apart from Nicolae of course!) Yes it is about relationships but also about danger, trust, believe and hope. Put yourself in the position of the Tribulation Force...you know who the anti-christ is, you know what's going to happen to the world (up to a point) and you know that more people are going to die before the bitter end (or glorious). But what can 4 people do to convince others that this is in fact the beginning of the end? I don't know if it's elementary school writing as some reviewer said, but i found it ... Read More: