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The Prophet
- Narrated by: Riz Ahmed
- Length: 1 hr and 25 mins
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The Prophet
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Publisher's Summary
Seminal poems for moments of mindfulness.
First published in 1923 and never out of print, The Prophet has been translated into over 100 languages and read by millions of people around the world. On the face of it, a simple book of 26 poem fables sharing one man’s wisdom. But The Prophet is so much more than that.
It has inspired people from John F Kennedy to The Beatles and became the '60s Bible of counterculture – all because of the timeless truths it shared. Each poem takes a different theme – pleasure, beauty, freedom, joy and sorrow – as the fictional Al Mustapha shares his thoughts and experiences as he prepares to travel back to his island home. Even on first listen, his words will seem achingly familiar, having soaked into our collective subconscious:
- Like a chain, you are as weak as your weakest link
- Love possesses not, nor would it be possessed
- Let there be spaces in your togetherness
- You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thought
- It is well to give when asked, but it is better to give unasked
This collection makes the perfect bedtime listen or walking companion as you take time out from the world to consider your own truths and experiences, guided by the wise words and gentle hand of Kahlil Gibran.
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- GREG MACER
- 23-06-2024
Thought Provoking
Enjoy a short thought provoking read.
Some interesting concepts and reflections.
I enjoyed it and may ponder for a while longer.
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- Michelle
- 19-06-2023
Beautiful Book!
Beautiful analogies, clear enough to explain things adequately but vague enough to be timeless advice (for the most part). Loved every minute of it!
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- Anonymous User
- 13-09-2023
Beautiful
Absolutely beautiful book, the story will leave you light and hopeful and the reading style lulls you into a blissful trance
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- Janet Congues
- 11-02-2024
Just Beautiful
I had read this years ago and loved it. I have often referred to it from memory. How magnificent to sit here and listen, remember and love. Riz Ahmed has a magnificent voice that brought The Prophet alive for me. Joy, Love, Marriage, Work, Giving - the list goes on. This book truly is a gift and we are blest that Kahil Gbran shared with us his words and thoughts. Truly a masterpiece that keeps on giving and continues to give us the opportunity to find true love.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-04-2022
Potentially the most beautiful book i’ve ever read
‘Oh’ was my main reaction to these words. There is medicine in this listening. Thanks for including in membership !
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- Anonymous User
- 10-06-2022
loved every minute of it..
loved every minute of it.. the narrator was so suited I almost want to listen to his other books to hear him again!
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- J. Sullivan
- 20-02-2024
“Have you read…”
This is one of those books people read and then feel the need to tell everyone they’ve read. So I’m writing this review to let the world know I’ve not only read it, but now listened to it too, so I’m extra special and enlightened.
Faux-intellectualism aside, there are some lovely use of language and worthwhile ideas in this book and I enjoyed the audiobook. If you have an hour and a half to spare tick it off your list and be sure to tell everyone you did.
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- A. K. Turbayne
- 20-07-2024
A classic for a reason
A classic book that teaches life lessons while taking you on a journey of self discovery. Brilliant having Irons read it
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