Jonathan Livingston Seagull, the bird determined to be more than ordinary, to have a reason for living. Most gulls don't bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight--how to get from shore to food and back again," writes author Richard Bach, in this allegory about a unique bird named Jonathan Livingston Seagull. "For most gulls it is not flying that matters, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight." Flight is indeed the metaphor that makes the story soar.
Ultimately this is a fable about the importance of seeking a higher purpose in life, even if your flock, tribe or neighbourhood finds your ambition threatening. (At one point our beloved gull is even banished from his flock.) By not compromising his higher vision, Jonathan gets the ultimate pay-off: transcendence. Ultimately, he learns the meaning of love and kindness.
Review by Samuel Gómez-Ferrer
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, written by Richard Bach, is an inspiring story about a seagull named Jonathan Livingston Seagull and his journey of overcoming adversity and being true to oneself. This tale will resonate with any person who has experienced the feeling or circumstance of being outcast for daring to be different. Jonathan’s ambition to follow his bliss with his love for flight despite his negative experiences launches him into a journey of self-realization and healing.
Published in 1970 Jonathan Livingston Seagull was later recorded as an audiobook voiced by Richard Harris with a live orchestra accompanying this compelling story. Between Hariss’ performance and the orchestra’s masterfully written score, the listener gets pulled in and whisked away into the world that is Jonathan Livingston Seagull. The audiobook version is one of my favorite ways to experience this incredible tale. One can simply press play and enjoy Jonathan’s journey while going for a walk, folding clothes, or simply sitting peacefully.
Both the book and audiobook versions of Jonathan Livingston Seagull are rather short in duration. The book is 144 pages while the audiobook is roughly 46 minutes long. I personally have listened to the audiobook version several times over the course of my life whenever I find myself lost or simply in need of inspiration. This story never fails to make me feel as though I too can fly to unimaginable heights. It also reminds me that the pursuit to happiness and bliss found in what brings one pure joy is a worthwhile one.
All in all I feel Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a life changing story and I hope this review has inspired you to learn more about it. There is a free recording of the audiobook on YouTube and you can also purchase the book online if you wish to add it to your Library. I hope that this story that has inspired me and so many others can do the same for you.
Thank you for your time and I wish you a beautiful day!
Since Jonathan Livingston Seagull - which dominated the #1 spot on the New York Times Bestseller List for two consecutive years - Richard Bach has touched millions of people through his humor, wisdom and insight.
With over 60 million copies of his books sold,
Richard Bach remains one of the world's most beloved authors. A former USAF fighter pilot, Air Force captain and latter-day barnstorming pilot, Bach continues to be an avid aviator-author, exploring and chronicling the joys and freedom of flying, reporting his findings to his devoted fans.
Recent books include Travels with Puff, which recounts Bach's journey from Florida to Washington state in his small seaplane, Puff, and Illusions II: The Adventures of a Reluctant Student, which incorporates Bach's real-life plane crash.
Life with my Guardian Angel, published in October, 2017, is his story of the way we can discover a startling source of inspiration in our daily lives.
Fans and readers can find more about Richard and his work at www.richardbach.com
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