Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
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Book Reviews of Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Book Review: Short but Powerful
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't remember how I first heard about the existence of this book, but boy am I glad I found it. It was first published before I was born, but it's one of those classic books that will last for generations. Although it's incredibly simple (only about 90 pages, many of them featuring simple illustrations of seagulls), it's the content that shines. A beautiful, inspiring story of perseverance, determination, going for your dreams and being true to your heart. Don't let anyone tell you you CAN'T do what you dream of. Anything is possible, even the impossible.
I don't know how widely distributed this book is, but I think it should be given to each and every child in school. It should be required reading. It's simple enough for children to read and comprehend. A truly beautiful little book.
Book Review: Mark D. Hyde, Author of "Coloring Outside the Lines: One Gay Man's Journey to Self-Acceptance & Spiritual Awakening
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a 38 year old GWM. I was born one of triplets and know the struggle to be normal, fit it, and be accepted. I first read Jonathan Livingston Seagull in 10th grade because it was required. Even then, there was something profound and deeply spiritual that spoke to me. In recent years, having come out as gay, losing both of my parents to death, and longing for something more out of life, I felt compelled to read this book again. I wept the entire time. What an encouragment it was for me to continue to be true to myself and the higher calling on my life. My favorite line, "But you can, Jonathan. For you have learned. One school is finished, and the time has come for another to begin." This book will inspire you to be more than just ordinary or normal for we are all so much greater.Book Review: Of life and love, not just for seagulls
Summary: 5 Stars
I read this little book in my late teens, and i never saw seagulls the same way again. I would always look to see whether a Jonathan Livingston was among them :)
Years later i read a series of books, The Wave by Laura Knight Jadczyk, which reminded me of this one: perhaps all there is in life - and after this life - is lessons. And for some - people or seagulls - just eating and sleeping is not enough; they will always strive to learn the truth about themselves and the truth about life and its meaning, and about love.
In the words of Bach: "...his own way of demonstrating love was to give something of the truth that he had seen to a gull who asked only a chance to see truth for himself."
Book Review: Definitely a classic
Summary: 5 Stars
Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a simple, yet profound little book suitable for all age groups. It's a story about living life with great expectations, boundless dreams, and belief in oneself. It teaches the key lessons we all need to learn and practice in our daily lives. It's psychological, spiritual, inspirational, and emotional; above all it's the Truth. Jonathan and his family of seagulls teach the reader follow their dreams, escape the ordinary, and transcend the limits of the ego. Spread your wings and join the Flock in their fast paced spiritual adventure to the pinnacle of success; success which is defined by one's inner self rather than the society that surrounds us.Book Review: Good for all ages
Summary: 5 Stars
My father purchased this book for me when I was a child although I did not really grasp what the story was about until recently. The story is inspirational and I think it was a great experience to have read it as a child and now reread it decades later. The book is a short, quick read so it is appropriate for anyone but I think the importance of it may be lost on a lot of people until later in life. For anyone who has experienced adversity or likes inspirational tales, I definitely recommend picking up this book. It is not a huge time commitment and has a huge reward relative to the small amount of time necessary to complete the read. My suggestion is to read it once a year!