This book is about a seagull who explores what it means to fly – but it’s actually a fable about life. Early on in the book Jonathan teaches himself to fly at 214 mph – terminal velocity for a seagull. Learning can be seen as the willingness to explore and go beyond our limits. Jonathan has a relentless willingness to learn and discover what his true nature is. Published in 1970, this novella is a deceptively simple story about who we really are.
James D'Souza 