In 2014 the book was reissued as Jonathan Livingston Seagull: The Complete Edition, which added a 17-page fourth part to the story. Jonathan Livingston Seagull, written by Richard Bach, and illustrated by Russell Munson is a fable in novella form about a seagull who is trying to learn about life and flight, and a homily about self-perfection. Jonathan Livingston Seagull - a story, Richard Bach No, really, you guys just sit back and relax, I'll roll this next doobie for you. I could have been named Atticus Finch, or Heathcliff Earnshaw, or Beowulf. Honestly, who wants to be named after a shitty book? Think of the entire pantheon of literature. The only reason I gave this book two stars instead of one is that I was named after it. Anyway, some people call this book 'inspirational', or 'motivating.' I'm guessing that these are the same people who consider accidentally getting two extra cheesesticks for free in their Papa John's order 'a miraculous affirmation of a higher power.' I honestly think that there are more photographs of seagulls in this book than there are paragraphs.

I'm talking about a book that bookstores actually shelve in the 'literature' section. No, I'm not describing a children's picture book. Gradually, other seagulls join him and become awesome too. Sadly, this was written in the halcyon days of the 70's, so Jonathan goes on a soul searching quest and learns how to fly better than any other seagull.

He would also achieve a loyal following of other socially awkward birds by totally kicking ass in Guitar Hero. If this was written within the last decade, Jonathan would be coping with his outcast status by wearing a black trench coat and rolling 20-sided dice for fun. Basically, you've got a seagull who just can't fit in with other seagulls.

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