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Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Bestseller: about 44 million copies (estimate)A seagull cares more about flying faster and better than about searching for food with the flock. His devotion to flight leads to exile, then to a higher kind of understanding that he shares with other gulls.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1969
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 112
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a brief, allegorical fable about following your passion and growing beyond the crowd.
Skip this if you find parable-style spirituality sentimental or overly simple.
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Quick answers about Jonathan Livingston Seagull
- What is Jonathan Livingston Seagull about?
- A seagull cares more about flying faster and better than about searching for food with the flock. His devotion to flight leads to exile, then to a higher kind of understanding that he shares with other gulls.
- Who should read Jonathan Livingston Seagull?
- Read it if you want a brief, allegorical fable about following your passion and growing beyond the crowd. Skip it if you find parable-style spirituality sentimental or overly simple.
- How long and how fast is Jonathan Livingston Seagull?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 112 pages, first published in 1969.
- Does Jonathan Livingston Seagull have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Jonathan Livingston Seagull for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Jonathan Livingston Seagull; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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