BOOK REVIEW: "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" by Richard Bach

[@adamzanzie]

I love both the book and the movie, but Richard Bach despises the movie. I've had a few discussions with Richard about it, and he told me that he doesn't like the movie because director Hall Bartlett added in some violent scenes which weren't in the book (like the scene where the hawk attacks Jonathan, or the scene where the seagulls are biting and bloodying each other). Richard wrote the screenplay, then had his name taken off it... but despite the behind-the-scenes drama, I believe that the movie is very faithful to the book. I'm happy to have both of them.

[@EricMussBarnes]

I'm not really familiar with the movie. I remember seeing part of it when I was a kid, but as I say in the review, it was a bit over my head. So, I don't even know if I saw the whole thing.

[@berzubirze]

thank you for review! Is there any info on him commenting, why he left his family? Did he think that 6 kids are Illusion without any consequences? Wikipedia: Richard and Bette's son Jonathan, named after the titular character in Bach's bestseller, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, is a software engineer and journalist. He wrote the 1993 book Above the Clouds, about growing up without knowing his father and then later meeting him as a college student. Richard gave his approval, although he noted that it included some personal history he would "rather not see in print."

[@piscesmaiden6175]

Can you recommend more books? Such a pleasure to listen to.

[@krishnay7416]

This was a must read for me In High school 30 years ago. It has perhaps had the greatest influence in my life. Thanks for your review.

[@EricMussBarnes]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@andycopland3179]

You've described my entire experience of this book. I travelled with it through some of the hardest parts of my life, I had a dream I had to leave my own country for and the qualification so rare that more people have climbed mount Everest. But I did it and I flew.

[@EricMussBarnes]

Thank you for commenting. Glad you enjoyed the book.

[@calliopejai5974]

I have been searching for answers for the amazing spiritual journey I have been on... through many devastating life moments that have kept compounding with amplitude with each life experience it has been like with each great trial... I discover steps closer to where I am in my journey. Through each great pain, I have experienced amazing spiritual gifts. I have been trying to make since of it all, then a friend said you are sounding like Johnathon Livingston Seagull and suggested I read it... I did! Then I just ran across your review... I too have had to experience all on my own as I did not want others to "taint" my experience.

[@EricMussBarnes]

Very cool. Check out the book _Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah_ next. That one will *really* be a surprise.

[@calliopejai5974]

InkShard - a vlog from author Eric Muss-Barnes I listened to it... And you are correct! My journey in a different format! Wow!!! Loved it!

[@EricMussBarnes]

Excellent! Well, I wish you all the best on your further quests for enlightenment.

[@web45]

In respect to InkShard's intro for this review, we had a saying back then to summarize.......... "When the student is ready, the teacher WILL appear"!

[@EricMussBarnes]

There you go!

[@alanasims2981]

Beautiful review. An old friend of mine recommended this book to me and I can relate to your review and words entirely. I also read The Alchemist twice along with jls. My mom sent these two books to me while I was in jail upon my request. I read many books by many authors. Even the Bible a bit. My positive thoughts for your well being and happiness are being sent your way. the next time you see a violet, think of me! Blessings

[@EricMussBarnes]

Alana Sims Thank you for the compliments. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've never heard of "The Alchemist". I'll have to look that up.

[@xxcelr8rs]

Read it at 12 in 2 hours. Robinson Caruso, Walden Pond, 1984, Arthur C Clark, Vonnegut, good to read important books young.

[@albertbrady712]

Beautiful share brother. This book has some magic

[@frankcowan6625]

Love you. May the sun shine in your face. Thanks.

[@EricMussBarnes]

You are welcome. Thank you for a positive, yet very unusual comment.

[@michaelcarter9395]

You start out by insulting people with deeply held beliefs; it's hard to follow anything you say after that...

[@EricMussBarnes]

Understandable. I was in a bitter mindset when I wrote this 5 years ago. Don't really see things that way anymore.

[@Face_RC]

@@EricMussBarnes And then follows it up with some good old fashion xenophobic racism. Nice, bro. You own that.

[@albertbrady712]

A fuckeeeen demon I love it !

[@anniehowell7374]

i'm a christian universalist. don't attack others beliefs. being born would seem like mythology if you hadn't known it happened on site

[@EricMussBarnes]

Thanks for watching and sharing your opinions.

[@TheFpCassini]

" being born would seem like mythology if you hadn't known it happened on site" please explain! thanks.

[@agatsuma7192]

I haven't read the book yet but sure to do it after the exam I read about it on a book :can anyone give me a list of such inspirational book

[@EricMussBarnes]

The book will only take you 30 minutes. It's very short. After that, I would suggest _Illusions_ also by Richard Bach.

[@joeestrada3177]

Spoken like a true atheists. A wonderful book as well, one that every one should read.

[@EricMussBarnes]

Atheism is a zealotry I never believed in. But thanks for watching!

[@limppimento55]

Not all religious people are brainwashed drones or vile monsters. Take my mother and grandmother for example.

[@EricMussBarnes]

a.) I don't remember what I said in a video I made 7 years ago. b.) You're absolutely right. c.) Even if I still thought that way, which I don't, you shouldn't care. My opinions are not relevant.

[@mohpilot2001]

Sooo slow.. had to watch it on 1.75x

[@tokoloshgolem]

How very Catholic of you

[@EricMussBarnes]

I didn't think a Tokoloshe would watch book review videos.