"Jonathan Livingston Seagull stands out from the other gulls in his flock. He doesn’t live to eat, but eats to live and pursue his one great passion: flight. But his search for soaring hights and perfect flight only alienates him from the other seagulls, and eventually he gets expelled from the flock just for daring to be different. That’s when the real journey begins.
Written by Richard Bach, who is known for his passion for flying and reflecting it through insightful metaphorical context in his writing."
"Instead of reviewing this book, I will just give you a quote:
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.”
"One of the most famous works of children’s contemporary literature, this little gem of a book is full of invaluable insights into human psyche.
The Little Prince was first published in 1943, only a year before his creator’s airplane vanished without a trace over the Mediterranean Sea, during a reconnaissance mission. Today, more than a half century later, this wonderful fable of love, loneliness and search for meaning, continues to inspire children and people of all ages."
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Hmmmm.... and I have only read the 1st one of these (The Little Prince) though I have read many other books by C.S. Lewis! (does that count?)
But now I know which books I must read for my kids when I have them, inshAllah, one day.
Hi becky,
Although, yes it is a children's book, you really don't need to wait to have kids on your own to read it. Like i mentioned, its one of those timeless read, that never fail to give lesson at any point of our lives.
C.S Lewis is amazing, although i particularly love Through the Looking Glass, because the story followed the sequence of a chess game...and the metaphor and quotes in the book, is simply mind blowing.
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