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ⓘ About Richard Bach
It was his school teachers that made him realize that he had a talent for writing. He then combined his talent for writing and his love for aviation to become a bestselling author. “Stranger to Ground,” his debut novel, was on the same theme of flying and he has never stopped since. He has become one of the most popular inspirational authors with several bestselling titles to his name. Before he became an author, Richard Bach served in the National Guard in New Jersey and in the Navy Reserve of the United States. During this time, he became one of the most accomplished fighter pilots, piloting a “Republic F-84F Thunderstreak.” Bach would then work several jobs including being “Flying” magazine’s writer and contributing editor and “Douglas Aircraft’s” technical writer.
All Book Series by Richard Bach
Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
Series opener · book 1 of 2 · published 1977
Illusions II: The Adventures of a Reluctant Student
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2013
The Bridge Across Forever: A True Love Story
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 1982
Messiah's Handbook: Reminders for the Advanced Soul
Book 3 of 5 · published 2004
Travels with Puff: A Gentle Game of Life and Death
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2013
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Richard Bach?
It was his school teachers that made him realize that he had a talent for writing. He then combined his talent for writing and his love for aviation to become a bestselling author. “Stranger to Ground,” his debut novel, was on the same theme of flying and he has never stopped since. He has become one of the most popular inspirational authors with several bestselling titles to his name.
Which Richard Bach series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Aviation series, the earliest of Richard Bach's multi-book series: it opens with Stranger to the Ground (1963) and runs to 3 books across 1963–1974, ending with Nothing by Chance (1974). Richard Bach's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Richard Bach written?
Richard Bach has 25 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1963 and 2018. 11 of them belong to 3 named series — the largest being The Ferret Chronicles series with 6 books — and 14 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Richard Bach's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Richard Bach's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Aviation (1963–1974, 3 books), Illusions (1977–2013, 2 books) and The Ferret Chronicles (2002–2005, 6 books).
How are Richard Bach's books organised into series?
This guide splits Richard Bach's 25 books into 3 named series and 14 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: The Ferret Chronicles (6 books, 2002–2005); Aviation (3 books, 1963–1974); Illusions (2 books, 1977–2013).