The Prophet

When times are tough and stress is overwhelming, I turn to this book for comfort and peace. The words and wisdom of Kahlil Gibran bring me back to center. This is not an action adventure book or a romance novel, it is wisdom from across the ages, to be felt and lived.

I was first introduced to Gibran's masterpiece when I was a young intelligence analyst serving in Vietnam in 1968. You may think what an odd place to meet The Prophet, but actually a combat zone may have been the perfect locale. Vietnam was an area where man's inhumanity to man begged for something that was beautifully expressed and was profoundly true, something that was man's greatest achievement in an area of his worst. This is just one example of the power of The Prophet. The Prophet is a relatively short book that can be read in an afternoon, but its impact will endure for a lifetime. I have given copies to friends on the occasion of their weddings, and read it to every woman I ever loved. I have also recommended it to countless patients in my psychiatry practice. One would have to be dead inside not to be moved by the poetic beauty of Gibran's carefully chosen words on life, love, marriage, joy and sorrow, children and the like. It was truly inspired by God himself, so profound are its truths. This edition is equally perfect. It is hardcover and contains Gibran's own unique drawings. The paper is heavy and softly feathered, giving it an expensive appearance appropriate to the value of the writing within. It really does make a simple but valuable gift for occasions such as weddings or for others you love. If you have never read The Prophet, then you must buy some copies, read one and keep it, and give the others away to people you care about. After all these years, I cannot count the number of times that I have quoted it. It is my favorite book of all times and easily garners MY ABSOLUTE HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION!!!!!

I’ve read the story about life in about death to several people who have been hanging on in hospice and it’s been such a godsend and a comforting effort to give them on their way to the other side

The most incredibly wise man & excellent poet. This is his most famous composition. I keep copies on hand to give as gifts. This book of poetry got me through a rough patch in my life. It's what I refer to as "comfort reading."

My mother used to give these as graduation gifts to her students. I tried to read it but was super confused as to why she loved it, assumed she was crazy, and put it away. I picked it up again a few years later and now I have read it countless times, my copy of the book is underlined to hell, and I myself have started giving them away as gifts. I'm flabbergasted as to how this book is not read by everyone. It is essentially the story of a prophet who tells the townspeople his options on various matters like death, marriage, houses, law... And you might be thinking, who is this Kahlil Gibran to be giving his option. What's his religion? Where is he from? Is he a Communist or a Libertarian? It doesn't matter. Listen, NONE OF THAT MATTERS. What Gibran has done is taken himself out of the equation. He has somehow put aside his ego and tapped into the collective unconscious. He describes things that is somehow universal. He reaffirms what it means to be human. You don't need to know Gibran's political or religious affiliation because the book isn't about his options; they are about yours. And holy crap is the language beautiful. It's prose but it reads like poetry. He said about his book that "it was the very best [he] could offer" and I believe him. It is a masterpiece. The only reason I can think that I had so much trouble reading this book before was because I was confused. I didn't know what the book was about. I didn't know who this 'prophet' was and I didn't know who Gibran was. I didn't know that it didn't matter. So when I give this away as gifts I tell people that it gets good on page 9 or so (when the 'prophet' starts talking to the townspeople).

Jungere Menschen aber auch ältere Menschen wurde diesen Buch gern lesen! Es gibt viel innere und auch poetische Schönheit! Viel Spass!

This particular edition is lifetime classic. I've gifted countless times, bookmarking the lifestage of the receiver. For the poetic wisdom on: marriage, children, love, death, giving....

EVERYTHING WAS EXECELLENT

Been wanting to read this classic and truly didn’t disappoint. The message is timeless, profound and I honestly had to read it twice to appreciate the meaning and let it all sink in. Love the artwork as well.

Worths reading it. Book itself has a premium printed quality.