Spiritual, poetic, loving, feeling, meaningful writing to come back to again and again.

Although I appreciate the wonderfully poetic nature of Kahlil Gibran’s writing, this book sat on my bedside table for many months. Small measures of his work was metered out like medicine to me as I found many of his references to be based upon human weakness as opposed to hopeful aspirations. There was a very interesting piece of work called “The Procession”. Its introduction explains perfectly Gibran’s motives in his writing.
“The motive of Gibran for writing this work probably finds its basis in his never ending efforts to analyze human society”.
“In society Gibran perceives a general falsehood of living that leads the people from the truth, elating some persons, humiliating others. He admonishes that no individual can experience fullness of life and enjoy the bounty of nature while his fellow man is persuing greed in order to attain his goal”.
The introduction to this collection describes his withdrawal from society as he disassociates from the social cultures of his country and isolates himself from society by living alone in a cave. I’m sure he is not the only human to have ever felt like this and it intrigued me to read his works. Like Gibran, the prophets of the scriptures who disassociated with the rebellious and ungodly cultures of their day felt sorrow and abandonment at times, yet they received revelation and heavenly insights that brought them closer to God.
Gibran was an advocate of all religions and was raised as a Christian during a time of oppression against Christians.

I feel like a better person for reading the writings of Khalil Gibran.

This contains almost everything ever written by Kahlil Gibran, short stories and poems. My all time favorite is Broken Wings, which I can read over and over again without getting tired of it.

If you want something to draw inspiration from on a daily basis, this should be in a place you can access it every single day. I can't say I've finished the book in the sense that I've read it front to back, but when I need a little guidance or comfort, I open to a place that resonates with me at that moment. I can't believe I lived so many years without this book.

Good themes and messages. I felt like I was reading parables for adults. Creative way to share beliefs. Steamy scale 0.5 of 5 (Paperback)

There is a reason why Khalil Gibran has been refered to as the Shakespeare of the Arabic world. His writings are amazing, elegant, deep, and words of wisdom in the true sense (sophoi logoi)!

Contains:
Tears and Laughter
Between Night & Morn
Secrets of the Heart
Spirits Rebellious
The Broken Wings (only section really worth reading)
The Voice of the Master
Thoughts and Meditations
A Self-portrait
Mirrors of the Soul
The Wisdom of Kahlil Gibran

Some portions are repeated, most of the book is very repetitive.

A literary and philosophical genius. A book in my families possession for years - that i discovered when i hit my 20s. Not a front to back read - but a definate source of inspiration.. Specially in winter - on a cosy sofa- fireplace cat and all.

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My favorite: The Tempest, A Poet's Voice, We and You, The Ambitious Violet, A Poet's life is His Death. I actually love all his writings. He writes my soul's song.

The poetic rhythm of this book touches one's heart