Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a highly popular novella that is a spiritual allegory disguised as a simple story about a bird. Jonathan Livingston Seagull is frustrated by the ordinary, mundane existence of his flock, which focuses only on finding food. Jonathan is driven by an intense desire to perfect the art of flying, pushing his physical limits for the pure joy of speed and performance. Cast out by his flock, he embarks on a spiritual journey of self-improvement and transcendence, learning about perfection and selfless love from an enlightened group of seagulls. The book is a parable about following one's higher purpose and challenging conformity.
