An inspiring book to us all

[Frodo 0]

Yes it's the one you probably know about: Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach. (been also mentioned in one of the quotes threads.) It's a very short text, not a book really... But if you haven't read it yet, please do, it will be time well spent, and will put you in a great state of mind.
(I find myself using the word "inspiration" a lot lately, but that's what it is)

You will feel, while reading it, that the story is almost about skydiving, especially Part 1. You will be reading about the bird, but imagining yourself in flight.

I'm sure there are people out there who were moved by this book so much, that it made them begin skydiving or otherwise flying. Indeed it's the most poetic, fairy-tale way to start.



"...Perfect speed, is being there."

[airann 1]

This book I stole from my brothers library and it is a good book. He has so many books he never missed it.

It was so long ago! I remember the cover and I really need to read it again. Last summer i saw someone reading it at the dz.

I highly recommend it. It will do wonderful things for your perspective as well.

~AirAnn~

[Malev 0]

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I'm sure there are people out there who were moved by this book so much, that it made them begin skydiving or otherwise flying. Indeed it's the most poetic, fairy-tale way to start.

I read the book years ago, when I was a kid (my parents had bought it, although not from a skydiving perspective). I went out and bought it again a few weeks ago after my first jump, and it gave a different perspective on the story.

I particularly like the fact that the student is called Fletcher Seagull, as that happens to be my surname (and yes I am currently on student status) - it just adds an extra dimension to the story that makes it a bit more individual.

Its also chock-full of excellent quotes!

[riggerrob 643]

Five years ago I bumped into Richard Bach - the author of JLS - at Snohomish, Washington. Richard suggested reading "A Bridge Across Forever." The book taught me two lessons, one about stowing loose strap ends and another lesson about worldy possessions.