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Summary: Blah blah blah
Review: I read this book with great expectations: because I had recently read Jonathan Livingston Seagull and because of the rave reviews which I read at this site. I was sorely disappointed.While I agree with others that the TOPIC, ie the identification of the soulmate, was interesting; and that the realization that soulmate does not equal identical twin is practically revolutionary in the world of literature, the rest of the book killed me. I thought the language trite and forced. It was as though the author was using poetic language to write this novel. "So beautiful you are!" stuff like that. And while I am not anti-metaphysical/existentialist/new-age beliefs in any way, I felt it detracted TONS from the real, nitty-gritty, human story/drama being told here. I found myself scanning, skipping, and "yaddah-blah-blah" very often could barely finish it. The book isn't bad, it just doesn't "speak" to a practical, straight forward sort like me. If you choose to read this book, borrow it from the local library first. If it speaks to you, THEN buy it. But do read Jonathan Livingston Seagull. THAT is a tremendous, worthwhile, uplifting and inspiring true work of art.
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Summary: Seems pretty useless now
Review: I read this book three years ago after reading illusions and Jonathan; wich were both great. I really liked Bridge Accross Forever but I consider it useless as an inspirational read if Richard himself says that while writing the book he saw that the relationship was not going to work out.Why was he writing the book then? Simply to make money? I recomend Jonathan and Illusions; there is no point reading his later books now.
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Summary: Dis-illusions-ment
Review: I was devastated to hear that Richard and Leslie are no longer "Richleslardlie." I know it's odd to be upset about an act that is so far-removed from me. I don't even know them! But, it's sad that all my conversations with friends and family about Bridge and One are all for naught now.. and perhaps there is no such thing as a soulmate. After all those sentiments penned in his books, Richard writes on his website that there were hints all along in his books that pointed to the end of the union between him and Leslie. Perhaps hindsight is greater than 20/20 for aviators! I think that's bull. Also, from now on, I am going to look at people who write about their relationship for commercial gain with a lot of skepticism...
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Summary: If you thought you were in love.....read this.
Review: The term soulmate has been thrown around so loosely that it has lost most of it's meaning now a days. This book shows by example what a loveing careing and nurtureing realtionship is and what you sometimes go through to get there. If you think your in love now, read this book and look at yourself. Look at the person your in a relationship with. Look at the people around you. On the subway, in line at the movie theather. After a while and if you do find your soulmate (and nobody promises you will at first so never settle in the meantime) You will look at them and yourself differetly. You will notice what was there all the time but the walls have fallen and you know who's in love and whose settled. Do yourself and your partner a favor. Never settle. Never, never, never. It's nice for a while but when they find there soulmate you'll want to know where your's is. Won't you? Thank you Richard and Leslie. Paul
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Summary: A Soulmate is a fantasy we all want to have
Review: Half way through the book, I realized that the myth of a soulmate does not exist in the way I thought it could. A Soulmate is someone with whom one feels good and is capable of talking as if the other is the sky. A Soulmate does not need to be identical. He has to be different in order to be able to share something new, something to think about, something to talk about. It is not a list of characteristics well written at the back of one's mind. It is the feeling that overwhelms one soul from the very first look, the very first word, the very first touch. But he turned out wrong. A true soulmate is one who is not identical. He is one who gives himself a chance to appreciate his partner, to love him and to change with him so as to get closer. Accepting each others' differences is a key factors to understanding and friendship. Appreciating these differences is the key to love. Most of the people who suffers from not meeting their soulmates just decided to settle for less than what they deserve.
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Summary: beautiful and touching
Review: This book is a classic. For anyone that has ever felt alone in the world, this novel will make you believe in soulmates. I reread this book all the time. Thank you to Richard and Leslie for sharing your story!
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Summary: Yippee ...
Review: ... Our Man Bach finally found someone he loves as much as himself. This makes things so very happy! But I'd be much happier if I could have back the 6 hours I wasted on this tripe.
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Summary: More than 5 stars???
Review: I have read this book at least 15 times now over the years. As a gift, I re=read the book for friends, underlining passages and making notes when something reminds me of them. And better yet, I have given this book to those I love, and have a closer relationship with them due to it. While some of the images may seem fluffy, the message is true, and I love it!
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Summary: A Downer
Review: I read the jacket cover. Loved it. I read the first chapter. Loved it. But after chapter four, and finding out that we're dealing with divorced people over here??? Forget it. I can't accept that. Love stories should be dramatic and pure. Anything less than pure is unacceptable. I'm sorry but I'm an idealist. But I did find Bach's Illusions quite enjoyable.
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Summary: Drivel
Review: Metaphors as soft as the marshmallows, this book is so cringe-worthy that I feel EMBARASSED for poor old Richard. The man described is an egotistical narcissist lacking in emotional maturity or the ability to see outside of his own reality. I am in love, very much in love, and I have all my life believed I would find my soul mate, but this book makes me embarrassed to have ever been associated with such an idea! He has obviously given hope to thousands of lost and lonely souls, however, who are now probably wandering around starry eyed and bumping into telephone poles looking for "that perfect someone". Well this is childish, I know, and I can't believe I'm going to say it but ... GET A LIFE, and broaden your horizons! :o)
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