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This is an amazing book. A simple story ; on the surface . A lesson in how to really 'be' when you get into the story and pick up the real meaning . Jonathan is a real seagull; living with a group of other gulls . As time goes on; he begins to wonder if there is not more to life than fighting for fish . Voicing his feelings brings scorn to him. Over time , he begins to practice the art of flight. This brings increasing scorn upon him. He is not acting as a gull; not fighting over his share of fish.Spending more and more time flying and less working about getting a lot of fish. Eventually he is taken before the Authorities .He is warned ; shape up ; act as a gull , or become an outcast . His mother is worried , he must be himself. He must learn to fly to the best of the ability of a seagull. He tries and fails to conform to the orders to fall in with gull behavior. More time is spent flying in as many ways as he feels important. Again he is brought before the Head seagull. Now he is " outcast " , no decent gull may again associate with him. He continues his flight . His best friend warning him against it. What happens next ; I am leaving out . To include would ruin this wonderful book for those who may really get the depth of lessons from it. I highly recommend this book. Short on words and pages it is easy to read. Long and deep in meaning it is so worth the time that you may find yourself ; as I found myself wishing it had been more inclusive. This is a good book for a 5 year old ; but it takes maturity and life experience to understand the " real" meaning of this book. Love it or hate it ; " get it " and you will be brought to a point of questioning by this very well written story. All who wish and are striving to go beyond who they are will be given a bit of assistance in that goal by reading this book. A great gift for a late teen or anyone making new life changing decisions. Read it again , a few months later ; you will see the understanding difference.Read full review
I am not one who enjoys reading, however, I found this little book to be all incompassing. It is an easy read, evening you don't enjoy reading. It captures your imagination right from the start. Soar with Johnathon into all places, I bet you will learn something about yourself.
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I had ordered a NEW copy of Jonathan Livingston Seagull for my high school grandson. It contained way too much. I am happy with this older version. The words are clear and the message evident. Perfect. If he wants more I still have the new one!
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This story has gotten me through many hard times.its written beautifully and makes you think and believe. Thank you so much. Love Love Love One of my all time favorites ..
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Recently I was at a workshop on spiritual growth and healing. Jonathan Livingston Seagull along with other Richard Bach books were for sale. I always keep a copy of illusions on hand, because it is so enlightening. I decided to get a collection of all of his books, At the workshop the books would have cost me $54.00 I got the same books and an extra one for $18.00 on ebay, in perfect condition. These books are great inspirational reading,
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