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Summary: "A great little tale"
Review: This book came out when I was just a teen. I remember all the hoopla surrounding it, yet was uninterested in reading it myself. The other day I thought, what the heck, let's see what this book is all about. Like many other books, eg.; The One Minute Manager (series), The Instant Millionaire, Who Moved My Cheese, etc., this book is a metaphor. I actually like this book better than those mentioned. It is a book simple enough for a child, yet appropriate for anyone. Take a half hour of your time and read this simple book, you'll find it to be time well spent.
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Summary: Analogous to....
Review: Allright, the book was probably shorter than the review I'm about to write (it took me an hour to read it), and I was expecting to feel enlightened and happy after reading it, but I didn't. The book itself it good. I liked reading it and couldn't put it down. However, if you are looking for a book to "change your life", you may want to look elsewhere. If you are purchasing this book for the purpose of reading a classic, you've come to the right place. This is a sweet little story.
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Summary: Touching fable for all ages
Review: Heard a taped version of JONATHAN LIVINGSTON
SEAGULL: A STORY by Richard Bach, the classic fable
that somehow I had never read . . . touching story of a unique
bird who seeks out a higher purpose in life . . . this would
be great to share with children of all ages . . . but methinks
the print version would be even better, in that I understand
it has beautiful photography . . . so I'm now going to have
to go back and get a copy, which will give me a chance
to enjoy this wonderful tale again.And when I do, I'll do my best to heed the timeless message to
"be the best you can be and live true to your dreams" . . . at the same time, I'll smile when I recall Jonathan's motto: "Why not?"
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Summary: Wonderful Lessons in this Story ~ Set Yourself Free
Review: This is a short parable about living without limitations, and realizing the perfection within oneself. The story begins with a young seagull, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, who is curious about learning how to fly. But Jonathan lives with a flock where flying is considered irresponsible and pointless. As he continues to develop his flying skills, he is cast out of his flock and told never to return. This is where the real adventure begins with Jonathan meeting other seagulls, just like him, who love flying and are perfecting their skills. This is a beautiful story about going beyond our perceived limitations of life and seeing possibilities. It is about freedom, love, and happiness. There are many lessons to be learned from this book including that we are limited by our thoughts and that we are capable of accomplishing our goals. This is a short book and a most enjoyable read. Appropriate for all ages. It is certainly a book that I will read again and again. Enjoy!
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Summary: A Beautiful Book
Review: I read this book after finding it in my basement. I looked at the title and said "hey, didn't that captain from the Simpsons say something about a Johnathan Livingston Seagull?" If you have ever been seriously bothered by the seemingly concrete logic of physics (or just plain logic), then you should read this book and start unlearning.
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Summary: Joy and Adventure Wrought into Beautiful Symbolism
Review: How can so much be packed into one little story? I read this as a child, and again several times over the years. I always end up with a smile and a feeling of wonder. On one level it is the story of a seagull who chafes at the reins put on him by his flock, by custom and tradition, by unnecessary caution and conservatism for conservatism's sake. He rejects the idea that some things should not be done just because they should not be done or have never been done before. His motto is "Why not?" The whole story is an allegory for informed, rational rejection of unnecessary rigidity and restriction of freedom. It is a powerful message that must be coupled with judgment, but some of us need more freedom (while others abuse and overuse their freedom). I work as a therapist with children, and I loan this book to depressed and anxious teenagers who are limiting themselves, not by rational caution and genuine safety concerns, but by irrational fear of even mild uncertainty, or by toxic messages from their families about stereotypes, roles, or restrictive expectations. This book quickly and clearly tells of a creative soul seeking and finding personal excellence and transcendence, without harming anyone else. I bet you can't read it just once or, if you do, you will have missed the point.
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Summary: If you only ever read one book...
Review: Read this one. It is the book I am most glad I read before I die. I have read it many times now and every time it brings tears of sorrow and yet makes my heart leap with joy. I'm not a religious person and here I have found a meaning to life apart from all that God nonsense. Perfection. We must strive to become the best we can possibly be. There is no God or heaven. Time and space are just ways we perceive the world. Be the best you can be. Read this book!
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Summary: Living your life the way you want ...
Review: Not the way others say you should live it. It's how you learn about yourself and others. No one should be able to ever tell you what to do, the work place could be an exception. But there is life after work. Playing is a big part of life and if you cannot play then you are missing out on all things that are at your reach that could somday make that big difference in your life.
It's a hard world out there, and putting limitations on pleasure is not for me. I have done many things in my life I would never thought I would ever do. I just said "throw caution to the wind" and took chances. People must take chances with their lives as long as no one is getting hurt because of the choices you have made. Just remember the Golden Rule, always. The movie was good too, but the soundtract brings tears to my eyes. Give yourself a treat and listen to the music. Beautiful!!!!
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Summary: More Than Meets the Eye.
Review: At face value JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL is about a seagull who isn't like the other birds in his flock; instead of being interested in eating, Jonathan cares more about flying. His defiance to the ways of the flock eventually lead to his banishment. However, Jonathan is a resiliant bird and eventually returns to show the other birds a new way. In and of itself, the book isn't a bad story. However, the story is more than just a story. It's also a metaphor for life. It's a parable on the difference between existing and living; existing is easy, but to truly live is hard. The book is a joy to read once, but even more of a delight upon further examinations. It's filled with lessons of truth, reminding one of the Parables of Jesus. It is a literary gem worth discovering and more than worth mining to find the truth within.
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Summary: If nothing at all just be free as a seagull
Review: It's the same feeling as describing the love. It brings tons of words on your mind but you just can not put any of them in a seemingly particular order to create at least a full sentence. Just read the book and feel loving...
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