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| The Prophet | 
 enlarge | Author: Kahlil Gibran
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (261 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1761
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 91st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 107
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6
ISBN: 0394404289
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.52
EAN: 9780394404288
ASIN: 0394404289
Publication Date: 1923
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This book will change your life--really. July 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I only wish I could read the original text. The simplicity and frankness, the blend of respect for the individual and appreciation of spirituality--this is the most astonishing work I have ever read.
As simple as this... July 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you can read then read this book. After that, find somebody who can't read and read it to them. It's that good.
Excellent book by Kahlil Gibran. June 21, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book is simply amazing, whenever I pick it up to read a certain passage I always find something profound and ingenious. I'm completely impressed by the unique style of writing that Kahlil Gibran has its like he has a realistic point of view and understanding of human relationships and nature.
Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese writer and philosopher who lived in New York in the early twentieth century and many of his poems have been translated into more than twenty languages, he took many years to write The Prophet which resulted in this excellent and very insightful book, it was written and based on the extent of his knowledge. The book is written as a series of passages and the format is that of a prophet answering questions in life and he gives out words of wisdom on all subjects like love, marriage, work, children etc. I have read this book a few years ago and I was completely amazed and astonished by his style of writing, he definetely has a certain style which is a bit hard to describe I think that other reviewers have done a better job of describing this style.
In my opinion his work seems very spiritual and it seems more relevant it's not too preachy (I hate that stuff cause I'm not religious) and it was very philosophical and insightful, this aspect is what really got me interested in this book. I later found out that some of the words were very inspiring especially from Joy and Sorrow, it answers many questions in life since it has a deeper meaning and almost transcends human subjectivity it was also quite enjoyable to read.
I know that it might sound heavy but its not. If your the type of person that has an open mind and likes reading some insightful and highly poetic stuff then you should definetely check it out, heres a short excerpt from Joy and Sorrow:
Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.
And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.
And how else can it be?
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?
And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?
When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
Gibran Rox! June 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was introduced to Gibran by my husband on my birthday years ago. Since that time, Gibran has helped me in many of lifes trying times. My favorite passage is by and far his writings on Children. How many times during the 'teenage' years of raising my son, did I turn to his reminders on how to be a good 'bow' I don't know, but it was invaluable help. I give this book to graduates, friends who have everything, friends who have nothing after a trauma in their lives, there really isn't any opporunity that I pass up to give this book as a gift with a message included that I hope that they can find as much in this book as I have. Don't try to read it as a 'book',it's able to be read from any point and any topic that strikes your fancy. And by all means go back and re-read. You will find new and fuller meanings with every reading.
Simple Truth May 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i read this book when i was 16 and was amazed and enlightened by its' simple wisdom. 12 years later, and with a bit more life experience, i still am in awe of the truth contained in the pages of this book.
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