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A review by cmbooks8
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, Suheil Bushrui
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This has to be one of, if not the most beautiful book I have ever read. I am in awe at the beauty that Kahlil Gibran wrote. Almustafa's understanding of humanity, of love, of life, and the world is unique and stunning, and it made me rethink many of my actions and my approach to life, and has made me think about the importance of love and passion in all things we do.
I cannot say enough how moving this book was in all sections, in Almustafa's teachings on love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, jornand sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death (the main sections of the book). Each approach written in a wonderfully human perspective, that somehow encompasses Almustafa's love for his God and nature, shown to be both separate and the same.
A short, rather simple read that only took a few hours. I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in philosophy and religion, or anyone who simply wants to see a new, and positive, worldview.
I cannot say enough how moving this book was in all sections, in Almustafa's teachings on love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, jornand sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death (the main sections of the book). Each approach written in a wonderfully human perspective, that somehow encompasses Almustafa's love for his God and nature, shown to be both separate and the same.
A short, rather simple read that only took a few hours. I recommend it to anyone who has an interest in philosophy and religion, or anyone who simply wants to see a new, and positive, worldview.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death