The Prophet
Book description
One of the most beloved classics of our time—a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, above all, inspirational. Published in 1923, Gibran's masterpiece has been translated into more than twenty languages.
Gibran’s musings are divided into twenty-eight chapters covering such sprawling topics as love, marriage, children, giving,…
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Why read it?
2 authors picked The Prophet as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love this book because when I first read it, I felt I was home.
It was recommended by a friend who recognized in me a leaning toward this type of literature. In the book, Kahlil describes all the different aspects of our lives and how/who we should strive to be in these areas. For instance, we should work in love as our “work” is our service to humanity. Hence, Kahlil’s phrase "Work Is Love Made Visible."
From Sarah's list on working together towards a bright future.
Likely another surprising choice, a century old and not explicitly addressing collapse at all!
I’m not certain whether it’s prose or poetry, fiction or non-fiction, but I am sure that it’s among the wisest guidance I’ve found on relating to each other, to life, love, death, sorrow, and joy…
Many seek resilience in predicting the future correctly and preparing accordingly; I see it rather in choices that make sense across the widest possible range of futures.
And as the stories underpinning our modern world increasingly crumble into nonsense, resilience accordingly requires touchstones to carry into that fertile, terrifying void between…
From Shaun's list on navigating the unfolding collapse of civilisation.
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