The Prophet

EVERYTHING WAS EXECELLENT

I gave it as a Christmas present

I think this is a wonderful book. I just wish that the delivery person had not thrown the parcel outside by the bin, the book hot wet, so I now have a shoddy looking book which I cannot read certain parts. Quite sad really because The prophet is a wonderful book. I noticed that this review is being ignored by the seller whom has the power to contact amazon and complain about the delivery driver who dumped it by my dustbins in the rain because he could not be bothered to do his job. Do the seller gets bad press. Thier attitude is we have your money so why would we bother, you want last long with such a stinking greedy attitude.

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!!!!!

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....

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.