[aanet]

Oh wow! What a story.

As a young impressionable teen, I devoured all books and Richard Bach was one of my fav authors. Seagull, of course, but also One and the Adventures of the Reluctant Messiah (can’t recall the title). I loved his writing and gave copies to all my friends in high school / college. Was especially popular among the girls, so that helped :)

Always wondered about his family. Would love to hear more about him if you’re willing to share.

[satisfice]

Speaking of popular with the girls: my wife met me by targeting me specifically because I was the son of Richard Bach and she thought that meant I would understand her.

In a 35-year unpublished longitudinal study, I have confirmed her theory.

(I am always happy to talk to readers of Dad's work. my contact info is at satisfice.com)

[aanet]

Glad to hear her theory worked :) Happy for you

I'll reach out separately, thanks!

BTW, my fav book of his was the _Illusions_. Pls feel free to tell him that a young kind in SmallTown, India really loved it.

Going by his wikipedia, he seems to be just a bit older than my dad. I couldn't have guessed at all.

[ssttoo]

Add Bulgaria too. I liked Illusions but a good friend of mine was simply in love with it, bought and gave copies to everyone. And for his birthday last year I almost gave him a signed copy of the Seagull I saw at a local second hand bookshop in LA. I hesitated because of the price and when I came back it was gone.