The Prophet

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Summary: A few hundred years from now this book will be a bible
Review: This book is almost as if Kahlil Gibran took the pains and joys of millions of people and somehow managed to encapsulate all these wonders in this one book. In his own unique manner, Gibran has explored every facet of human existence. Although the book has a sacred charm to it, there is a universal appeal that should allow anyone of any religious persuassion enjoy this gem of a book. I wouldn't be surprised if a few hundred years from now some theologians unearth this book and conclude that it was a bible of our times.

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Summary: Five Stars is an understatement!
Review: If there were more than five stars, this book would surely deserve it. This book is the paradigm of wisdom, humility, and grace. This is my favorite book on my shelf, and I would recommend this book to anyone. Truly, if Gibran was a religion, The Prophet would be my Bible. Never has inspiration hit me with such velocity as reading this book.

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Summary: Insightful Prose
Review: I first became aware of Kahlil Gibran when I read a poem of his that was on the menu at my favorite Lebanese restaurant. Ever since then, I have sought out his books. The Prophet is my favorite. Several of the "poems" or passages are fully relevant to parts of my life. The book makes one feel good and inspired to do good for others. There is barely an aspect on life that the poems do not touch on-love, marriage, death and all of our own insecurities and doubts about people and life. This would be a good book to give to a friend who is going through a rough time, or just has unanswered questions at a certain point in their lives. The writing is lucid, insightful, and will be relevant for as long as time goes on.The drawings add to an already great work. At my favorite Lebanese restaurant, I not only found good food-I thankfully found Kahlil Gibran.

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Summary: A wonderful untemporal book
Review: From the time I opened this book, I have been captivated by it and it has never quit my bag since then. I always have it with me and whenever I want to, I take it and read the passage I need to remember to face the questions in my mind or problems I can encounter in my life. It has became my "bible" in a sense. Of course, it is not the only one, but it might be one of the book that I love the most. I discovered it in a painful part of my life and it helped me to get out of my messy mind. It really touched my heart and I think it is a book that should be read by everybody. This is with that kind of thinking that the world we live in can be changed and become a peaceful place. Thanks so much Khalil!

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Summary: Superb
Review: This is Gibran's most celebrated work and it is so with goodreason. It is a profound insight and expose into the human characterand the emotions that work within the heart and soul. Humble words,seared with the heights and depths of love and of pain, this is a life-changing arrangement of words. If I had to sum the book up in one word, it would be "SUBLIME." If you're picking up this title, be sure to order Gibran's 'The Beloved' to go along with it. These are books that deserve a worthy and permanent place on your bookshelf.

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Summary: the prophet: answers found only within the soul
Review: i think the prophet though written so many years ago is very well written and very intelligent. as a reader i became entranced by this book and could not put it down until i was done. the writer made some very good points. although i did not agree completely with all of them he had a very good eye for philosophy. he also seemed to understand how we as people think and our reactions to the world around us. he makes the reader feel as if they should begin to peer deeper into their own soul. for it will help with their social being as well as their conscience. i think the book itself could also help those who need to dig deeper within their souls to be a better person towards other people as well as themselves. his main point is that if you can peer deep into your own soul and not just your mind you will also have a better meaning of the people who live all around you, strangers and loved ones. and not to let your mind control everything you do. only few people could understand the exact purpose of the soul and i believe that this author came as close as one could get to finding it. i think he is an excellent author and philosopher and his book has a great amount of meaning in my mind as well as deep inside of me.

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Summary: A Great Gift
Review: This is an excelent book to give to anyone that is entering a new stage of their life. After being given this for my highschool graduation I have gone on to read as much by Gibran as possible.

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Summary: The Prophet
Review: This book will move and inspire the stiffest of human beings. Recommended for anyone who craves inspiration in their day to day lives.

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Summary: Wounderful
Review: This is Gibran's premire work, if you nothing else by him, read this one. It is a book filled with advice to all people in all times. There is no better way to get an overview of the wounderful mind that was Kahlil Gibran

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Summary: It reaches the depths of your soul
Review: I was first exposed to the Prophet some 20 years ago as a teenager. Since then, I have bought numerous copies and given them away to friends, family and love ones. In times of great distress, I have found comfort amongst the pages and peace within my own soul. I find this book, poetric, romantic and spiritual. It helps to make you FEEL what humanity is all about. It teaches you that sometimes the most simpliest of things to give, is that of yourself. I can't recommend this book enough. I think its a MUST READ for everyone...maybe then, we will look at our friends, our family and our neighbors in a new light....ENJOY !