Hypnotizing Maria
by
Richard Bach
Flight instructor Jamie Forbes guides a woman to landing her plane safely after her husband loses consciousness, then flies on to his own destination unimpressed by his act...flight instructors guide students every day. Only after she tells reporters that a stranger appeared in an airplane alongside hers and hypnotized her into landing, and after he meets his own guiding s...more
Hardcover, 160 pages
Published
September 18th 2009
by Hampton Roads Publishing Company
(first published January 1st 2009)
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Richard Bach is, for many, a purveyor of tales that require some getting used to. His most famous tales from earlier days, such as Jonathan Livingston Seagull and one of my personal favorites Illusions, are well-written and engaging. Later stories from The Ferret Chronicles are absolute delights. Somewhere in the course of things from there to here, Bach seems to have adopted a kind of stream-of-consciousness approach that, in several places, abandons any sense of linguistic construct or common ...more
Brilliant start, brilliant finish, and not much in the middle--and most of this fortunately small book is middle. I should preface this by saying that I hate bashing this man. Illusions still stands as one of my favorite spiritual gems in small packages (along with The Education of Oversoul Seven by Jane Roberts, Sati by Christopher Pike, and God on a Harley by Joan Brady) and his The Bridge Across Forever informed my idea of love and soulmates for years--and yes, I probably am one of the ...more
The premise of this book is thought provoking, but what has the potential to be an exciting journey of discovery simply disappoints. The books begins with an exciting rescue by a competent hero. The chapters that follow are more like journal entries examining how individuals construct reality. The stream of consciousness approach had me skipping complete paragraphs hoping to get to the good part.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through t...more
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through t...more
Richard Bach's books always have a strong influence on me.
It's silly to think that people really are able to walk through the walls, but when reading this man's books, I believe that they can.
"Hypnotizing Maria" reminded me of my favourite "Illusions".
I loved the book. As always, Richard Bach made me rethink the world and how I see it, he made me rethink my own attitude to everything and made me to want to change and become a better person.
The plot, th...more
It's silly to think that people really are able to walk through the walls, but when reading this man's books, I believe that they can.
"Hypnotizing Maria" reminded me of my favourite "Illusions".
I loved the book. As always, Richard Bach made me rethink the world and how I see it, he made me rethink my own attitude to everything and made me to want to change and become a better person.
The plot, th...more
this was my third Richard Bach book and i’ve always enjoyed reading his work, but this one fell completely flat for me. it started out with promise and just got progressively worse. in the end, i had a difficult time just getting through the short 160 pages.
the first few pages of the book were extremely intense. Jamie Forbes is out on an uneventful solo flight when he finds a woman panicking because her husband has lost consciousness mid-flight. Jamie, an experienced flight instruc...more
the first few pages of the book were extremely intense. Jamie Forbes is out on an uneventful solo flight when he finds a woman panicking because her husband has lost consciousness mid-flight. Jamie, an experienced flight instruc...more
It's been years since I read Jonathon Livingston Seagull, but I think this is a worthy successor. Neither one is the greatest book of all time, but as stories with a purpose, parables if you will, they are easy to read and understand. There's a point in the middle where I think he gets too explicatory and preachy, but he goes back to telling the story. My spiritual hubris is showing here, but I plan to give the book to a couple of people I think will enjoy its introductory aspect.
I'm not sure I can effectively review this book. On one level, the plot is very simple. On a deeper/different level, it's exactly as complex as it needs to be.
If other works by Richard Bach have appealed to you, you'll love this book. I love it. It fell into my hands (via my local library) at exactly the right time; I read it exactly when I needed to read it.
If other works by Richard Bach have appealed to you, you'll love this book. I love it. It fell into my hands (via my local library) at exactly the right time; I read it exactly when I needed to read it.
I should re-read this one, wasn't too concentrated in firsthand. Overal the book is good, an old idea for me replicated and coated in easy understandable matter, had few glimpses and three good moments reading it. Make sure to check it out if you like Illusions, just in case it's something different for you. It's a good sequel to it.
An extremely useful, interesting concept about dehypnotizing ourselves.
Was glad my friend pushed this book on me,
though the diaphonous quality of Bach's ideas make
them -- for me-- difficult to apply practically. Still a worthy
and very short read, which deposited a lingering spark
of truth somewhere in my mind.
Was glad my friend pushed this book on me,
though the diaphonous quality of Bach's ideas make
them -- for me-- difficult to apply practically. Still a worthy
and very short read, which deposited a lingering spark
of truth somewhere in my mind.
For me, Hypnotizing Maria is up there with Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Illusions, There's No Such Place as Far Away. I use Dr. Daniel Amen to enhance the left side of my brain, and Richard Bach for the right side of my brain. I come away from a Richard Back book feeling more creatively and spiritually enlightened.
This book is not a total surprise, coming from an author such as Richard Bach, but I enjoyed reading its plot and the way in which the story somehow demonstrates some facts that science nowadays is on the verge of proving: namely, the power of mind!
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon 15 February 2011.
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon 15 February 2011.
Rich Bach always writes a book which changes the way readers see life. Writing about what he knows, airplanes tells a wonderful story about the mysteries of life and how we relate with one another. Looking forward to reading his Ferret Chronicle series next.
Another insightful book by Bach, this short, quick read explains our perceptions through hypnotism. Challenging our own perceptions of what is real, Bach reminds us that at the end of the day, it's what suggestions we choose to believe that define how we see the world.
I've been a fan of Richard Bach for a while - he always has a way of twisting the story to get you to see how you are choosing your own reality, every day, every minute, every nano-second. I recommend this for anyone who wants a quick read and a head shift.
A book about coincidences that I picked up by coincidence? Someone play the twilight zone theme song please?
I tested the cover art on my spouse and 13yr old, neither could see the optical illusion in artificial light -is that a girl thing? Why is it invisible to men?
However, both were duly impressed with the Nevil Shute connection both the references inside the book and coincidentally with the way I picked up the book in the first place while looking for OOP Nevil Shute...more
I tested the cover art on my spouse and 13yr old, neither could see the optical illusion in artificial light -is that a girl thing? Why is it invisible to men?
However, both were duly impressed with the Nevil Shute connection both the references inside the book and coincidentally with the way I picked up the book in the first place while looking for OOP Nevil Shute...more
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In this book, through a parable, Bach clearly illustrates the Law of Attraction. If you do not enjoy the materialist perspective of The Secret, you may find connection with the Law of Attraction in this story. -- Richard M.
After the first chapter, it becomes redundant. Yes, we can hypnotize,if you want to call it that and Bach does, with carefully worded phrases. That's what ADVERTISING is all about. No where near as good as Illusions.
This book is difficult to rate. There is not much of a plot but it is so complex in it's simplicity. And it came to me right when I needed to be reminded of the lessons it had for me.
The beauty of belief and the belief that things always lead to a better state. He gave us wings and taught her how to fly. More symbolism in his expressions. TM Bach
I read several books by Richard Bach in my "formative years." Back then, I was much more impressed (or maybe just more impressionable).
I was intrigued by the parts of this book that dealt with hypnosis, but thought attributing our entire existence to self-hypnosis was just too far out there.
I was intrigued by the parts of this book that dealt with hypnosis, but thought attributing our entire existence to self-hypnosis was just too far out there.
This was a pretty short book, and it was an ok read, but I am still not too sure what it is about, except the main character is a pilot/flight instructor.
Enjoyed the book. Became "preachy" (thanks, Dave!) at times. Good for people interested in the Law of Attraction.
I was always a Richard Bach fan but this one seems like a lackluster rehash.
A brilliant story.
"Dewey's Theory of Transaction asked questions about how the mind could understand literature without having familiarity with some of the events found in the narrative of a work of fiction. Dewey also explained how literature allows readers to rehearse ideas in the mind without experiencing events for real. For instance, an individual could read a story about the life of a sailor and understand a sailor's life without having to become a sailor"
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"Dewey's Theory of Transaction asked questions about how the mind could understand literature without having familiarity with some of the events found in the narrative of a work of fiction. Dewey also explained how literature allows readers to rehearse ideas in the mind without experiencing events for real. For instance, an individual could read a story about the life of a sailor and understand a sailor's life without having to become a sailor"
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Very Zen.
Wow
This little book will make you think.
An easy read, I liked the story of a pilot who guides a woman to land safely after her pilot husband passes out. The language used to tell the story seemed somewhat awkward though. The spiritual component of positive vs negative thought and the explanation of hypnosis as an everyday occurrence for all us, all our lives, rings true.
While this book is kind of interesting the story itself is somewhat lacking. I really liked learning about Bach's views on hypnosis, it was really something that gets you to think. Realizing the power we have just speaking and how that can influence someone is impressive.
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Richard David Bach is widely known as the author of the hugely popular 1970s best-sellers Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Illusions, The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah and others. His books espouse his philosophy that our apparent physical limits and mortality are merely appearance. He claims to be a direct descendant of Johann Sebastian Bach. He is noted for his love of flying and for his books r...more
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