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Summary: INTROSPECTIVE NOVEL WITH AMAZING IMAGERY!
Review: Beachcombing at Miromar is a wonderful insight into Richard Bode's quest for inner peace and beauty. It is full of fascinating imagery that literally leaves the sensory minded person speechless in its descriptions! Richard Bode's writing melts into a scenery of tranqulity with fascinating images and phrases! Included along the way are a few of Richard Bode's favorite encouraging poems, books, and songs. I bought this book on a whim, looking for something intriguing to read...I was not disappointed! Richard Bode more than surpassed my expectations with this novel. I would recommend this book mainly for those who appreciate tranqulity and crave beauty...and for those who have known what it is like to feel lost admist life's travels, wishing only for a solace from the world. Beachcombing at Miramar makes a wonderful solace.
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Summary: My accidental discovery of an authentic life.
Review: I 'accidentally' found this book while on vacation in Seattle , WA a few years ago. I was on my way to the Oregon coast and the title caught my eye. I wasn't really sure what I was looking for, but when I picked this up, I knew that I had found it. The first chapter, "The Child Sees" completely changed me. It totally opened my eyes and started me on what is a still ongoing journey of self discovery and transformation. The metephors used by the author are so relatable for me because I love the ocean and wish is to someday do what Mr. Bode did. Simplify my life and find my own place on the 'beach of Mirimar'. This book is a very enjoyable read, and the lessons become so clear that I have been anxiously awaiting his next effort. Find this book as I did and it may help you start finding your way to an authentic life as it did for me.
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Summary: Delightful
Review: Richard Bode yet again gives the reader a unique outlook on life and its events with this book. I really enjoyed "First You Have to Row a Little Boat," and this book comes very close to capturing that same magic. If you don't have either, get both - I've read both books several times over, and I will continue to do so. I get something new and refreshing from them with each reading.
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Summary: It has its Zen moments
Review: The author has seemingly stripped himself of worldly concerns and lives only to soak in the energy of the ocean, the beach, and the rhythms of his inner being. Light a couple of incense sticks, say a few "Omms," smoke a little dope, and enjoy.Yes, it has its Zen moments, but this book is a crock. It has echoes of "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" and "Bridges of Madison County" -- books that, to me, are justified only because they demonstrate how really bad books can be. Unfortunately, it never reaches Johathon's heights nor Madison County's lows. I don't think I have ever read anything more self-indulgent, self-rightous, pretentious, presumptuous, and -- drat, I wish I could think of other "P" words. Ahah, priggish comes to mind. Petulant works -- as does pedantic. I think you get my drift. Dishonest also comes to mind. He claims to have arrived at Miramar with nothing more than his van and a few personal belongings. He whines that his bank account is getting low. C'mon. He lives in a beach house on the California coast, he eats breakfast most mornings at a restaurant. He claims to shun writing assignments that are offered. He's too young to collect social security. Where does his income come from? He delivers a diatribe against the internal combustion engine as he drives his ancient, presumably gas-guzzling/polluting, van down the California coast. There's more, but I don't need to detail every grievance. Hesse said it pretty clearly in "Magister Ludi." You don't live the pure life of the mind or the soul without a support structure that cares for the body. Should you encounter this book as you walk the beach, you might choose to shun it and pick up that beer can instead. At least the beer can is honest, and in some states will bring you a bit of cash.
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