Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Richard Bach
Peter Attia
[If I could encourage young people to read one book] I’d encourage them to read [this book]. - Peter Attia
Wim Hof
Wim Hof's answer to "What do you give to people as gifts?"
Laird Hamilton
Laird Hamilton mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Ev Williams
[The author's] message was that there is a bigger world out there, and that I didn’t need to conform to those around me. - Ev Williams
Vinod Khosla
One of my favorite books when I was a teenager! I still keep it around the house and periodically look at it. - Vinod Khosla
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Richard Bach
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Richard Bach
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"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" is an extraordinary tale that transcends the boundaries of the ordinary into the realms of passion and self-discovery. At its heart, it's the story of an audacious seagull, Jonathan, who refuses to confine his life to the scavenging ways of his flock. Driven by an insatiable desire to soar higher and learn the true essence of flight, Jonathan embarks on a spiritual journey that challenges the conventions of his world. This narrative is a poignant exploration of freedom, learning, and the quest for a higher purpose, inviting readers to ponder the limits of their own potential and the liberation that comes with pursuing one's passions. Richard Bach's masterpiece, through the metaphorical flight of a seagull, delves deeply into themes of individuality and transcendence. Unlike any other in his flock, Jonathan's relentless pursuit of excellence and his yearning to explore the unknown leads him to enlightenment and a profound understanding of life beyond the physical world. As he masters the art of flight, Jonathan becomes a beacon of hope and a teacher to those who dare to dream of more. "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" is not just a story about a bird but a timeless allegory about breaking free from the chains of conformity to achieve the extraordinary. It serves as a reminder that there is more to life than meets the eye and that true fulfillment comes from following one's dreams, no matter how unreachable they may seem.

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Released
1970
1 Jan
Length
112
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I love this book! - Ed Latimore
Wim Hof's answer to "What do you give to people as gifts?"
Laird Hamilton mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
One of Mike Maples, Jr.'s answers to "What is the book (or books) you’ve given most as a gift?"
A good one. - Fred Wilson
[If I could encourage young people to read one book] I’d encourage them to read [this book]. - Peter Attia
One of my favorite books when I was a teenager! I still keep it around the house and periodically look at it. - Vinod Khosla
[The author's] message was that there is a bigger world out there, and that I didn’t need to conform to those around me. - Ev Williams
Don’t believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding. Find out what you already know and you will see the way to fly.
— Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull

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