Jonathan Livingston Seagull And The Way Texts Grow With Us

About this episode

Corey Alderdice reflects on the evolving significance of 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' as he revisits it with years of experience.

Some books don’t just age well—they grow with us. What feels like a simple story in adolescence can become something far more layered when revisited with experience. Corey Alderdice, a national voice in talent and transformation, explores why Jonathan Livingston Seagull felt like an odd—perhaps overly ambitious—choice for an 8th grade honors entrance exam, and why he now appreciates that decision decades later. Revisiting the book after years of lived experience, Corey reflects on how the sto...

People in this episode

Host: Corey Alderdice

Topics covered

• personal growth
• literature
• reflection
• education
• life experiences

Keywords

• Jonathan Livingston Seagull
• personal growth
• literature
• education
• reflection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Jonathan Livingston Seagull

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