beauty in all forms

In truth, The Prophet is a work of such universal appeal that there is little to be gained from speculating on the identity of persons or places represented in it. For Gibran's purpose was a lofty one, and his belief in the 'unity of being', which led him to call for universal fellowship and the unification of the human race, is a message which retains its potency today as do the messages of all great poets. Inspired by his experiences in a country far from the land of his origins, he strove to resolve cultural and human conflict, in the process developing a unique genre of writing, and transcending the barriers of East and West as few have done before or since. He became not only Gibran of Lebanon, but Gibran of America, indeed Gibran the voice of global consciousness: a voice which increasingly demands to be heard in the continuing Age of Anxiety.

This is a gem that will make a great bedside read every now and then, a great companion in one's life journey, and a treasure to keep as one embarks on a journey inward.

Beautifully written.

I love Gibran

suratnya gitu ya. pukpuk

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 fell in love with the writings of Gibran as a Freshman in high school. I checked out a collection of his writings from the library so often that the librarian asked me to take a break from renewing it. Who knew there was a limit? I've been reading through this collection of his short stories, philosophy, and poems this summer. I encountered some old favorites such as The Ambitious Violet, and Dead Are My People (a poem that felt current in today's atmosphere of civil war in Syria and the refugee crisis). I give this only three stars because the flowery language and spiritual ideas made the reading feel like wading through thick mud at times. My teenage self must have loved the overdose of romantic language Gibran uses at times; my adult self simply wished his ideas were more clear and practical. However, he still holds a place in my heart as an author that shaped my identity. It's not an easy thing for an Arabic writer to influence a teenager from Kentucky, which is proof of the universal themes Gibran addresses

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.

manis sekali !!

This includes _The_Prophet_, which I have read and reviewed:
The book is about a prophet in a city before he departs on a sea journey home. A paraphrase from the book that I did not understand when I was 12, but makes sense after reading Dharma and even the _Zohar_: 'A few winds, and then I will be born of another woman.'

A “real” treasure.