The Book of Mirdad: The Strange Story of a Monastery Which was Once Called The Ark [Paperback]

Mikhail Naimy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2002

This much loved classic of spiritual literature which has touched the hearts of so many readers, continues to show new generations how it is possible to expand one's consciousness, to uncover God in man by dissolving man's sense of duality.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Millions of people have tried to write books so that they can express the inexpressible, but they have utterly failed. I know only one book, The Book of Mirdad, which has not failed; and if you cannot get to the very essence of it, it will be your failure, not his." Osho "It is not for me to assess the relative literary merits of Kahlil Gibran and Mikhail Naimy; but although as a much younger man I derived immense satisfaction from reading The Prophet, I now find a much deeper wisdom in the less well known works of the Prophet's friend, Mikhail Naimy." Dr Kenneth Walker

About the Author

Mikhail Naimy grew up in a small Orthodox Christian community in Lebanon. After studying in Russia, Naimy moved to New York where he was part of the Lebanese literary group with included Kahil Gibran. He wrote this book in English on his return to Lebanon after World War II, and is now acknowledged as one of Lebanon's leading poets. He died some years ago.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Watkins Publishing Limited (July 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842930389
• ISBN-13: 978-1842930380
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #942,003 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Spiritual Classic, July 15, 2002

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Herbert Horn (Ghent, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Book of Mirdad: The Strange Story of a Monastery Which was Once Called The Ark (Paperback)

This book first came out in 1948 and has been reprinted several times since then. It has been translated into several languages and also been turned into a play. The author was a close friend and associate of Kahlil Gibran who wrote The Prophet. The Book of Mirdad is a beautiful story containing much wisdom, which has been an inspiration to many. I am so glad it is back in print again after being hard to find for several years. This book has gone around the world and has been recommended by spiritual groups as diverse as the School of the Golden Rosycross (Lectorium Rosicrucianum) in the west and Radha Soami Satsang in the east.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars Not Enough, February 18, 2007

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Dancing Wolf Moon "The Dancer" (Northern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Mirdad: The Strange Story of a Monastery Which was Once Called The Ark (Paperback)

By far, this is the best book I have ever read! I loved it so much the first time I read it that I went out and bought 10 copies and gave them to friends and family. Unfortunately, and to my greatest surprise, not everyone got the profound message in this treasure of a book. Too bad I don't have a few of those copies to sell today seeing how much the going price is for this book. In truth, although I understand the high price since this is a priceless treasure of a book, I believe it should be priced for everyone to easily obtain a copy of it.

My wife and I have read it numerous times over the years and we held it as our primary book of wisdom for our morning discourses together for years.

There is no book like this. It takes you on a journey from the first sentence and peaks at the very last word, only to continue with you changed forever for having finished it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Ten Best Books of the World, October 15, 2006

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Teerth "Krishnanand" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book of Mirdad: The Strange Story of a Monastery Which was Once Called The Ark (Paperback)

This book is rare and mysterious. The more one reads it the more one gets enthralled how such a work can exist. Its a lighthouse for those on the path. I myself read it innumerable times and still I can read it again.
It is universal,mysterious and does not belong to any particular ideology. Its beauty is in its mystery. Its sweetness is in its love. Its depth is in the secrets its contains. I give it five stars and more. If you are lucky the book will find you.