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Prophet
Kahlil Gibran
Random House Audio
, 1986
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highly recommended
The Prophet and then SOME!!!
When I first started writing poetry at age 12 or 13, I was encouraged to read other poets. Something I refused to do because I thought it might influence, "My Style"...
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OK, so I was hard headed... I later was introduced by a Brother In Law to Kahlil Gibran and it was like finding a kindred soul. I now totally encourage any one that want's to excel in poetry to read the greats. And you won't find many of the caliber of this man!!! His words sing from the page both in his poetry and in his short stories! I love "Martyr's To Man" (It's been a while but some of the words are still singed in my brain... And I think it truly speaks of the time we are living in now more than ever... From memory so not verbatim...
Are you a soldier?
Who must forsake wife and children?
And go fourth into the fields of battle?
For the sake of greed
Which your leaders miscall duty?
Than you are a martyr to man!
There's more but the gist of what I am saying is if you love poetry and you haven't read any Kahlil Gibran you're missing out on one of the greatest poets to ever live!
And if you write poetry, I firmly believe Kahlil Gibran should be recquired reading!!!
Not that you will feel you have to plod your way through it...
You too, will fall in love with his immense gifts!!!
Sincerely,
And best wishes to all
Chase von
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A Classic
One of the most profound books I have ever read. You can learn alot about love, life and relationships after reading this book. Very insightful.
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A pedestal on life
I picked up this book later in life after many family hardships befell me. Rather than looking to religion or self help books an honest and humble friend read versus from this book to me. Having loved poetry and free verse most of my life I was struck with vivid beauty in the simplicity of the words that graced my ears that night. Kahlil Gibran in his day was renowned for his prose and how he carried it with the same simplicity that met my ear that night. In his finest work he left an indelible mark on my soul, not just for his words but how his words and their importance can change to the reader throughout their life. Regardless of religion, social preference or upbringing his words have the ability to stir the soul and to channel emotion to a strong degree. Once a gift for my late mother in her dying days it remains not a pillar of strength but a pedestal on life. Not a road map but a way to look at your surroundings when the path before you seems clouded. It gives you not direction but focuses on finding a clearer path. I've read several of Gibran's other works since then but this stands the test of time. If I could ever call any writing a masterpiece, this would be it, for I still read it and still draw from it every time I pick it up.
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Simple Truth
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.
Gibran Rox!
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.
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