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Summary: One of the best novels ever.
Review: I cannot explain why, but this book is simply marvelous. Everything in it, actually - from the way Bach describes how Jonathan flies to the way it makes you realize you are a gull as well.
This is one of the few books that has made me experience something new and different, something uplifting. When I read thiis book, it's as if I'm as free as Jonathan, flying alonside him. Some people say it's a 'motivational' book, but I think it's much more than that. It moves you, it helps you when you're down, words cannot express truly what I feel about this novel.
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Summary: Uplifting!
Review: Jonathan Livingston Seagull became a hero to me after reading this book. Jonathan is a seagull who strives to perfect himself, unlike the rest of the seagulls who mock him for this action. It was very obvious to me that this is life in general. We try to improve ourselves but are often discouraged because we have been looked down upon for it by others who are insecure. We need to become like Jonathan and find the strength to brush off the hands that hold us down, and live at the best of our abilites and perfect what we can. Perfect to read when you are discouraged and need uplifting.
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Summary: A MAGICAL BOOK THAT EVERYONE OF ALL AGES SHOULD READ!
Review: I first read this book 30 years ago when I was a teenager. Along with several other influences at the time, it changed my life in the respect that it confirmed the spiritual path that I had chosen for myself. Religion does not have to enter into this at all. There is a difference between Religion and Spirituality. This book contains a philisophical viewpoint that is truly inspiring and applicable to all age groups. It is as relevant today (if not more so!) than it was 30 years ago. If you read this book with an open mind, receptive to philisophical concepts, you will discover a meaningful message for everyone. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE GIVEN TO CHILDREN TO READ! I have just purchased a copy for my 8 year old daughter. I consider it to be a "Must Read" for her!
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Summary: Amazing
Review: I heard mention of this book, as it was a well read bestseller before I was born. I finally read it and couldn't put it down. It's about a non-conformist seagull who refuses to devote his life to finding food and quarrelling amoungst his flock. Instead he devotes himself to perfecting his flight, going higher and faster than any gull ever had before. He is eventually expelled from his flock, but continues his flight perfection. One day he is met by a pair of gulls who take him up to a 'heaven' where all gulls seek perfection. Rich in metaphors and open to interpretation, Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a beautiful book that makes you feel like you can achieve anything you want to, as long as you put your all into it. Also read Illusions by Richard Bach, which is a continuation of the ideas set out in Jonathan.
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Summary: Uplifting , Inspiring , Meaningful - a great read
Review: "Johnathan Livingston Seagull" gave me something which hardly any other book has given: a sense of flight.
This story has an abundant sense of exhilaration which is literally absent from most of contemporary literature.
While dealing with the theme of the genius against society, "JLS" is fundamentally a metaphor of how man can reach God. It is a little surprising that no reviewer has mentioned the religious significance of this story.
The message it carries actually could be elaborated into a grand philosophic vision which can change the very essence of religion and man's conception of God and Heaven. (Johnathan Seagull has been called "the son of the great gull")."JLS" goes to the root of the psychology & character of the lonely genius, the path-breaker and presents it in terms of the essentials : his loneliness; his devotion to the truth; his constant pursuit of higher & higher levels of achievement & self-realization; his complete disregard for security & comfort; his thirst of appreciation; his fearlessness with respect to challenging the unknown & not-attempted; his uncompromising integrity. All this is given to you in a capsule in the form of a symbolic tale. It depicts the relationship of the rebel, the non-conformist, the innovator with society and shows that it is the man of independence, genius and vision - he who disagrees and disobeys (and often appears rude & ruthless) who has a tremendous sense of benevolence and goodwill towards humanity - that it is precisely such a man who desperately yearns to share the higher truths of life discovered by him, and his newfound vision, with mankind - and it is precisely such men who are ostracized and condemned; that it is those who break the rules who have benefited mankind much more than those who cling to tradition. "JLS" conveys a lot more: the view that unwavering devotion to one's values, confidence and self-esteem can help one overcome any barrier-that no obstacle is insurmountable - that the Highest can be achieved and the tremendous sense of joy at having achieved one's goals and the best within oneself. This book shall lift your spirits and encourage you to take a new, enraptured view of life, of this world, of God, of MAN.
Definitely, one of the best stories of recent times.
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Summary: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Review: I thought that this book was great, I enjoyed every thing. I thought this book was also fun to read. To read about a seagull wanting more then just wanting to eat but to fly, fly higher and faster. This book is a really good book for younger children, they can learn from it, like if they want to acomplish something they should go for it. They should do what is exciting to them. This was a good book and I would deffinetly reccomed this book to other people to read.
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Summary: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Review: I thought this book was great, it gave me a new way of looking at seagulls. I liked how Jonathan Seagull went on to a new world to learn more and be with others like him. I could see it all while reading it, it was like I was there flying with him. I know that sounds goffy but thats what I though when I read this book. I thought it was kind of sad and mean how the other seagulls made him an outcast just because he wanted to learn more about flight. This is a good lesson for younger children. That they should follow their dreams. That nothing is worth giving up as long as you belive in your self.
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Summary: Wonderfully inspirational book, whether you are 8 or 80!
Review: This a short and inspiring book with some great photographs of seagulls. A simple tale about a seagull named 'Jonathan Livingston' who did not fit in with the rest of his brood. It will give you a fresh perspective on life each time you read it at different ages. The story is simply told and one can read it as a story of a brave 'bird' or ponder on the tale and discover that it is a reflection of one's own self in the quest for perfection and peace. A good book to give as a gift to a teenager or an equally good gift for an adult.
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Summary: nothing special i think
Review: Not much to say, its simlpe and kinda plain, whatever you can learn from here, you can learn it better maybe by watching a tv series. I personally dont like too corny motivational stories, specially that are so simplisitic, but hey thats just my opinion, many like it, its got a message, it can be fun for you to imagine the same bird flying and flying and flying, and you might just really enjoy it.
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Summary: Spring Cleaning for your Mind
Review: When worldly matters get the best of me and there's way too much "inner chatter" going on in my mind, I dig out this book,
find a comfy spot, unplug the phone and read it through. Nothing works quite like "Jonathan". You will always come away clear, re-charged and ready to face the world. I love this book. Richard Bach is fantastic. I also love "Illusions"....another must-read from this great author. From there, go on to "One" - and on and on.....
ps>> photography in "Jonathan" is also great.
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