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Title: Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach ISBN: 0-380-01286-3 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 January, 1976 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.44 (225 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A simple, beautiful tale aglow with inspiration
Comment: Okay, I'll be honest. At first, I was kinda turned off when I found out that Jonathan was a gull. I don't have anything against gulls, but I thought it was going to be a story about a *person*, so when I learned he was a gull, my expectations went down. *sweatdrop* But please read on.
Another thing that nearly cost this book its 5-star review by moi was the fact that it lulled me to sleep. Not necessarily because the *story* was boring--it was just that the smooth prose and the calm, soothing feeling it evoked lulled me to sleep. I first picked up this book about half an hour before going to sleep, so you can just imagine how sleepy I got even before my time. -_-;
But I didn't give up on this book. Jon's character... saved me, I guess. Even though he was a *gull*, his personality (er... gullity? ^_^ ^_^ ^_^) was remarkably human. I really liked him as a character, and I remembered how much I enjoyed reading "Illusions", so I decided to continue reading. And that was when I finally found delight in the piece.
The story seems simple enough, but its central message is advice that I think people are most desperate for in this new age. Kinda like a modern-day Gospel or something, except this one is much more refreshing to read, and much more relevant. Which isn't to diss the original Gospels or anything. But those Gospels were intended for ancient peoples of long ago. *This* one is for now, for the moment, and that is what I feel matters most.
Like "Illusions", this story will inspire you. And if you're the type who looks to books more for the story than for anything else the book may tell you, you'll find this an equally satisfying piece of prose. The writing style is fluid and easily understandable, and has a poignant beauty in its simplicity as well, and you'll find scenes that are amusing (there's one amusing scene that I doubt I'll forget in a long time ^^) and touching and inspiring.
Just a few suggestions for new readers:
1. Don't read this before going to bed (unless you're sure you won't let the warm, serene feeling lull you to sleep) 2. Look at the pictures (too bad they weren't colored, or I would have spent more time looking at them) 3. Don't rush. 4. If possible, get "Illusions", too, written by the same author.
This concludes my review. I hope this helped, and I hope you enjoy your experience of "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" as I did.
Rating: 5
Summary: Gull Gushing....
Comment: Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a timeless tale about a seagull seeking perfection in flight, and, along the way, learns something about loving and transcendence.
Okay, that sounds weak the way I say it...
Really, it is a touching story about being the best you can be, while not letting others stop you in following your dreams. From Jonathan's beginnings of becoming an Outcast of gull society for the love of flying to his return to the Flock, the reader is swept away by the charming parable and empathizes with Jonathan's plight. You will gush over this book (as I probably am in this review).
Who should read this? A better question is "who shouldn't?" It's short enough to read to your children at night (it may take two or three nights), or for an adult to read in an afternoon. The powerful message to "be the best you can be and live true to your dreams" carries across generations and cultures and is always worth hearing.
Overall, this is an extremely uplifting, clever, and wonderful book. Just be warned: do not buy just one copy! This book is guaranteed to be one that you will want to share with your friends, family, and coworkers. I'd hate to see you to be without it while your book was on loan. You never know when you might want to "gush over a gull" yourself...
Rating: 5
Summary: Own it!! Very simple yet very engaging!
Comment: 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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Title: Illusions : The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach ISBN: 0440204887 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 10 October, 1989 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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Title: One by Richard Bach ISBN: 044020562X Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 02 October, 1989 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: The Bridge Across Forever : A Lovestory by Richard Bach ISBN: 0440108268 Publisher: Dell Pub. Date: 01 October, 1989 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title:Jonathan Livingston Seagull ASIN: 6300216586 Publisher: Paramount Studio Pub. Date: 17 November, 1982 List Price(USD): $7.99 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $7.99 |
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Title: There's No Such Place as Far Away by Richard Bach ISBN: 0385319274 Publisher: Delta Pub. Date: 12 January, 1998 List Price(USD): $11.95 |
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