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Summary: A gem Pick
Review: A Gem Pick in my collection, this book is a prized treasure. Growing up Gracefully is the theme of the Book with very good illustrated pic of Sea Gulls on the cover page. Captivating attention with this classic read, Richard Bach's fable Seagull named Jonathan Livingstone is an example that teaches about 'Flight' and capture the moments of love and kindness. Jonathan had a deep desire to soar high in the skies and hardly cared for eating like other seagulls. The message was to aim higher for a purpose in life even if its against the wishes of own people. Jonathan is courageous and in pursuit of excelling, he almost has to leave his flock and experience learning with wise seagull who taught him perfect speed. It's the art of perfection one develops keeping the spirits alive as one rise up aiming higher in life. A good read and great message for taking Flights to achievement. Must Read!
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Summary: Own it!! Very simple yet very engaging!
Review: The conclusion is that we should pursue what we love to do. There will be push back, condemnation, ridicule, but don't let that stop you.The question is "Am I really pursuing what I am passionate about or am I lost in the day-to-day routine?" The author beautifully uses a seagull metaphor and is apt for a professional. The quest, the passion, the intensity, the realization of one particular seagull (Jonathan) is the centerpeice. The book has many pictures of a lone seagull flying and makes you think about yourself...
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Summary: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Review: Book Review: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
I loved the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. It is a great book that reflects upon the ability of an individual to perfect themselves: "Because any number is a limit, and perfection doesn't have limits. Perfect speed, my son, is being there" (p 65). In this book a seagull named Jonathan Livingston spends his existence perfecting his flight he especially works on achieving high speeds. I believe this book is well written and very uplifting.
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Summary: After you learn to do a miracle, its not a miracle anymore
Review: John lovingston Seagull is a wonderfull book, in which i enjoyed thourghly. The first time i read this book it opened my mind to a whole new way of thinking and understading, so i moved on towards Richards next book, Illusions. After reading Illusions i found that "seagull" was just a small doorway into this new world of philosiphy. just like in illusions , "once you've learned how to do a miracle, its not really a miracle anymore". As for me, once i read "seagull" and "illusions" i reread seagull and found it to be less than what i originally thought. Every book i read opens my mind. I am currently reading the one, which so far is just as good as the others. I would recommend this great book to everyone and every age. Especially to those seeking more than what the standards of society set for us to follow.
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Summary: Mind Numbing
Review: In the miasma that was the 70's lies this book, an embarassing reminder of the culture of self-actualization that permeated that era. Deep messages? Please. What is so annoying about "Seagull" is the blatant anti-intellectualism of it; the pseudo-profoundity; the feeble fable. After being asked to write a paper on the meaning of the "Stairway to Heaven" lyric(!), having to read this book was the last straw for our 11th grade Language Arts class. We feared "Linda Goodman's Sun Signs" was next. Read it if you must. As a snapshot of mid-70's popular culture, it fits somewhere between pet rocks and Space Food Sticks.
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Summary: Best book you will ever read!
Review: I would categorize this book as "Inspirational fiction". It is very well written, easy to understand, and a fun read. If you don't understand or enjoy the book then your simply brain dead. It makes good reading for people of any age, young or old. And, it will inspire those with an imagination to reach greater heights! Read this book and learn to fly...
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Summary: Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Review: The story of Jonathan Livingston Seagull is much more than just a bird learning to fly. It's a story that teaches freedom, dedication, and desire. This story teaches people that there is more to life than what meets the eye. I would recommend this story to anyone who is struggling with decisions about what they want to do in life, or rather what they believe they can do with their life. I read this story at a good time in life. Right now I am trying to pick a career that's going to satisfy my needs and myself. Instead of doing something only for the money, since that's essential for life, I want to do something that I can wake up every morning and look forward to doing it. I thought about becoming a nurse but figured I wasn't smart enough to go into that. This story taught me to believe in myself and go for what I want. It doesn't matter if I think I can handle it or not because I can do anything I set my mind to. Like I said, I would recommend this story to anyone who is trying to decide where to go to college, what to major in, what sports to pursue, and other big decisions such as those. It's hard to explain the lesson to the story or the feeling you get when reading this story, you just need to read it and find out.
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Summary: Read years ago, now what to share with my children
Review: My children and I were talking about favorite books over dinner one night (children are 10,12 &18) when one of them asked me what my favorite book was. I am not an avid reader, so at first I could not really think of an answer. After a little thought, I remembered back to a book I read when I was in 5th grade - some 30 years ago, that really left an impression on me. Jonathan Livingston Seagull! My children all gave me blank looks - they had never heard of the book. That evening I logged on to Amazon.com and ordered the book. I am hoping we can read the book together, each taking a turn and reading a chapter outloud. (I remember the book being easy to read and fell that even the 10 year old can participate.) I hope it will be as memorable to my children as it has been to me.
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Summary: Awesomely Inspiring!
Review: I read this book for the first time when I was in high-school and felt inspired. I didn't quite understand what it all meant but felt that the author was talking about something very important within all of us. Ever since, I have lived my life as an exploration of the meaning of all of this and it has been nothing short of miraculous. I still go back to this book many times and highly recommend it to anyone that feels that there is more to life than meets the eye. A recent book that really helped me understand some of these things at a conscious level is "The Ever-Transcending Spirit" by Toru Sato. It is more of a book on theory but I'm sure you will absolutely love it if you are on this type of journey. Happy trails!
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Summary: a very quick and inspiring read
Review: this book will only take about an hour to read, and i highly recommend you read it. what have you got to lose? this book will inspire you in many ways. read this book and i'm sure it will become one of your favorites!!
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