There's No Such Place as Far Away: Amazon.ca: Richard Bach, H. Lee Shapiro: Books

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When she was about to turn five, a little girl named Rae Hansen invited Richard Bach to her birthday party. Though deserts, storms, mountains, and a thousand miles separated them, Rae was confident that her friend would appear. There's No Such Place As Far Away chronicles the exhilarating spiritual journey that delivered Rae's anxiously awaited guest to her side on that special day--and tells of the powerful and enduring gift that would keep him forever close to her heart.

Written with the same elegant simplicity that made Jonathan Livingston Seagull a bestselling phenomenon, There's No Such Place As Far Away has touched the hearts of thousands of readers since its first publication in 1979. Richard Bach's inspiring, now-classic tale is a profound reminder that miles cannot truly separate us from friends...that those we love are always with us--every moment of the infinite celebration we call life.

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With stunning full-color illustrations throughout, this powerful story chronicles Richard Bach's exhilarating spiritual journey as he travels through storms, over mountains, and across vast distances to attend the birthday party of Rae Hansen, a five-year-old girl. Though more than 1,000 miles separated them, Rae is sure that Richard will appear .

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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful affirmation of life and love!, April 10 2002

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This review is from: There's No Such Place as Far Away (Hardcover)

My oldest sister sent me this book for my first birthday away from home and family. I read the book and loved it, and put it away for a few years. I found the book again years later and reread it. I loved it even more. I have found that I get something different out of it with each subsequent reading. It is about life, and death, about hope and love. It is a spiritual affirmation about how we endure, and that love truly spans time and space. It is also a love story of a journey not across land and water, but of an opening of the mind to see the true essense of what it means to live and love.
As the author takes his journey of discovery, the thoughtful reader cannot help but be shaped by the beautiful words of the text. When I first received this book, I couldn't imagine what a uniquely special gift I had receive. How incredible, a book that grows with you as you journey through life!

It would be a wonderful gift for someone leaving home (as I was), someone suffering from the loss of a loved one, or for someone you may not be able to see as often as you wish.

It is a truly special book on spiritual growth and discovery, without including the usual character suffering that often preceeds such a transformation in thought..

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple spiritual journey, Sep 21 2003

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Arlene Millman "chyron24" (Huntington, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: There's No Such Place as Far Away (Paperback)

Beautiful and simple spiritual jouney. A joyous affirmation of life. Thought provoking and emotionally uplifting. An ideal gift book for all ages.
Arlene Millman
author of BOOMERANG - A MIRACLE TRILOGY

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5.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Bach !, May 22 2002

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Abhijeet A. Chachad (Plano, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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None of Richard Bach's books have failed to impress me. Bach is one of those very few, who can understand his emotions and feelings clearly enough to write them on paper. A number of us go through life giving little thought to our thoughts, and Bach does excatly that. Do not be misled into thinking that this book is about him giving us advice on how to live out lives, instead its one man's journey through lives, and his attempts to convert each moment of his life to words.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book for anyone who has ever missed someone
_There's no such place as far away_ is a short, simple book that can easily be read in 10 minutes or so; despite its simplicity, though, its message is beautiful and timeless, and... Read more

Published on Mar 14 2002 by Erin K. Darling

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I read this book about 20 years ago and liked it so well that I purchased several copies and gave them to friends who were leaving Ball State University to enter careers in... Read more

Published on Sep 5 2001 by Joanna M. Stone