The Eye of the Prophet (Kahlil Gibran Writings) [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Kahlil Gibran (Author), Johnny Cash (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996

Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran is known the world over for his poem, The Prophet. A worthy companion to that work, The Eye of the Prophet, is a startling new collection of Gibran's work. He writes of youth, love, marriage, and truth, and plumbs the depths of nationalism, religion and spiritual growth. Gibran skillfully weaves Christian, Moslem, and Buddhist ideals into a great spiritual tapestry that overcomes cultural divisions. 2 cassettes.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This is a collection of Lebanese poet Gibran's writings translated into English. The main theme of these selections is that our life and labor are inherently noble. "Life streams out of a man's inner self and not in what surrounds him," Gibran challenges. The most compelling poem in this collection is "Come Near and Tell Me Who You Are." Gibran writes: "Are you the politician who says, I shall exploit my country for the soul benefit of myself... Are you that honest, hard-working man. He whose fairness brings as much profit to himself as others." Johnny Cash's (yes, that Johnny Cash) narration gives an appropriate folk air to this collection. Gibran had quite a following, so this is a useful addition to most libraries.?Ravonne A. Green, Emmanuel Coll. Lib., Franklin Springs, Ga.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

No book of twentieth-century inspirational literature has been more successful than The Prophet by the Lebanese Christian U.S. immigrant Kahlil Gibran (1883^-1931), but no other of Gibran's books has been nearly as successful. Chances are this one, made up of selections from writings not previously translated into English, won't be, either. Gibran's mundanely florid way of uttering sentiments full of the kind of radiant, sometimes pointless universalism now satirized by the likes of Al Franken's terrifyingly bland self-help guru Stuart Smalley has never been bettered, though, and his fans will want to peruse this "new" strand of his pearls of wisdom. Ray Olson --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Audio Literature; Unabridged edition (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574530127
• ISBN-13: 978-1574530124
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,976,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars mysticism, poetry, and religion, May 1, 2000

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This review is from: The Eye of the Prophet (Hardcover)

Kahlil Gibran's "Eye of the Prophet" is a collection of meditations on religion and life. Gibran's writing is both mystical and lyrical as he comments on truths he's learned throughout life. Although he believes in an inexplainable God, Gibran also posits that religion has a practical side. For example, "to be closer to God, be closer to people." Although God exceeds our understanding, we can approach Him through other human beings. In this book Gibran also explains that people often obscure their true, divine, selves; this leads to misery. This concept is explored in the following story: "I saw a young man trying to seduce the heart of a young girl with tender words, while the true feelings of both were half asleep and they were very far from their divine nature." The same theme of human nature being basically good, despite self-corruption, continues throughout the book. Gibran's ideas will likely not shock those readers who are familiar with mainstream religions and the Bible: Gibran himself drew heavily on the Bible. Although I enjoyed the book, I found I had to break it up and read small sections at a time. Too much "Eye of the Prophet" at once made me feel simultaneously overwhelmed and skeptical. Overall, I found the book provocative and beautifully-written, if at times a little repetitive.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great companion to "The Prophet", February 27, 2008

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Reader "cvrcak1" (Boca Raton, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Eye of the Prophet (Paperback)

Anyone who has read Gibran's book "The Prophet" should read "The Eye of the Prophet". While the first book is the masterpiece of philosophic poetry, this one is it's great companion in prose. Both books prescribe philosophical view on love, marriage, death, beauty -- things and topics that encircle all of our lives and experiences. The best thing one can do it to have both of these books as a tools to use and reflect in times of need, doubt and inspiration. I have read the hardcover copy of the book. I wish that hardcopy edition of the book had as many illustrations by it's author as "The Prophet". But alas, we only get to enjoy the one on the cover. For readers new to Gibran it is helpful to know that he was a wonderful painter in addition to his excellence in writing.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful..., January 9, 2008

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This review is from: The Eye of the Prophet (Hardcover)

This is my number one favorite book...Gibran's words are beautiful, and his thoughts on every subject resonate powerfully with my personal feelings....