The Return of the Prophet [Hardcover]

Hajjar Gibran (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 7, 2008

In the tradition of the beloved masterpiece The Prophet, Hajjar Gibran -- an ancestral descendant of Kahlil Gibran -- presents a parable of spiritual awakening based on his often heartbreaking and ultimately triumphant life. With its universal themes, personal narrative, and timeless advice, The Return of the Prophet opens the doorway to a new generation's classic, and a modern understanding of timeless spiritual wisdom. Hajjar recalls an intimate, spiritual connection with the Prophet while journeying together through the themes of abundance, betrayal, desire, forgiveness, and others. Stunning charcoal illustrations throughout give readers a glimpse into the visions Hajjar experienced during his troubled past.

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"Hajjar Gibran's captivating and mystical saga of the human spirit reminds us of the undercurrent of magic running just beneath the seemingly ordinary details of our every day life, revealing the sacredness and purposefulness of our existence." -- Michael Bernard Beckwith, author of Spiritual Liberation: Consciously Fulfilling Your Soul's Potential

"Only from the lineage of Gibran could there emanate such a timeless and eloquent expression of the good, the true, and the beautiful. The Return of the Prophet offers a soulfully intoxicating literary cocktail of mystical wisdom and artistry set in a compelling contemporary setting." -- Ward M. Powers, filmmaker and director of One, The Movie

"A living, timeless essence encapsulated in word form. Reading The Return of the Prophet was like ingesting Liquid Light; my soul felt nourished, nurtured, and inspired by the wisdom of every syllable fl owing through my being." -- Suzanne Sullivan, psychotherapist

About the Author

After his brother's tragic death, Hajjar Gibran lived through a tormenting passage that culminated in a series of visionary episodes and visitations from his ancestral spirit, Khalil Gibran. Hajjar's spiritual calling inspired him on an unconventional lifelong odyssey that included building a spiritual retreat center with many years of consciousness research and a private practice specializing in therapies that help aid in spiritual growth and development. He later synthesized his work with the ancient practice of Hawaiian shamanism. In keeping with his ancestral lineage, Hajjar's teachings offer insights on timeless issues that bridge the wisdom of ancient mysticism with the practical issues of contemporary society. Visit his website at hajjargibran.com.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582701989
• ISBN-13: 978-1582701981
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,797,735 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "a tangled entity", October 25, 2008

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Patricia R. Andersen "redheaded booklover" (MD USA) - See all my reviews
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I wasn't sure if I really wanted to read this book after I got it. My older sister had just died and I felt very angry and confused. What good was this book going to do me? Probably no good at all. But I picked it up anyway.

It starts off talking about Hajjar Gibran's older brother's death. That seem strangely co-incindental to me. What's the chances of being in that same state of sorrow as the writer of the book? Mr Gibran talks about how his loss led him to drinking and drugs. After being bailed out of jail by his parents, his mother leaves "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran with him. He opens it to a random page and reads "...could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would seem less wondrous than your joy." It's something else to ponder when you are enmeshed in grief. He studies the drawing of Kahlil Gibran and realizes that the man looks familiar to him. He had seen the face in a vision (for lack of a better word) he had while he was in jail. His mother tells Hajjar that Kahlil Gibran is his great uncle and he should read the book.

Hajjar Gibran studies the book and more. He has a spiritual awakening that allows him to ask questions of the prophet. The answers are well thought out, not simple platitudes. The words are very touching and profound.
I won't say that the book healed me of my grief or made everything wonderful. I'm not sure grief can ever be healed, and even if it can, it's much too early in the process for me. But it made me look outside of myself and my overwhelming grief. It gave me something else to contemplate instead of my anger. It is a very powerful book to affect me in that way.

If you've read any of Kahlil Gibran's work, you will definitely want to read this book. The words flow like a beautiful river. I would also recommend this book for people who know nothing of "The Prophet". You don't have to read the original book to find comfort in this book.

Read it and ponder it.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars In the tradition of the Prophet and Worth Reading, October 22, 2008

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William Bagley (Ashland, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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I enjoyed the writings of Kahlil Gibran and felt that this was a worthy sequel to these writings. The poetic passion is not as intense on Kahlil's but the author makes it up with good poetic metahpors underscored by a gentle honesty about what he went through. The theme of making ordinary life into a meaningful dramatic journey where the lessons life teaches are important is developed well. There are worthy thoughts shared that shows the ancestor living in his descendants. I give it four stars rather than five because I still found myself tempted to compare Hajjar with Kahlil and still found Kahlil's to be a notch up. Still the book was enjoyable and the art, the charcoal sketches, is very appropriate and wonderful.

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4.0 out of 5 stars openness of his psychospiritual journey is excellent, October 30, 2008

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Robert W. Smith "Robert Smith, Ph.D." (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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I remember reading "The Prophet" in high school and having metaphysical discussions. That was a wonderful period of life. I had been pulled into reading The Prophet, using it's guidance and wisdom in facing some of life's challenges. Many years later, in the tradition of Kahlil Gibran's "The Prophet", one of Gibran's descendants, Hajjar Gibran, has now authored, "The Return of the Prophet". First off, this is NOT "The Prophet". It is written by a Lebanese gentleman, 100 years later, a descendant. It is sooooo easy to relate to this man, Hajjar. I can relate to the tragedy of death, attachment, change, escape, hope, courage ... He writes in a less mystical, ultimate TRUTH manner than did Kahlil. The teachings of the Prophet in this text were beautifully written. After a dozen years of subsequent training, I seem to see some of the unconscious elements that tie much together. Where Kahlil's writing was much more aloof and mystical, Hajjar's writing was much more down to earth, with occasional lapses into the ethereal, and, in my opinion, it made this book much more easy to relate to and to benefit from. I don't think that it has the substance quality of Kahlil's writings, not yet at least, but, was excellent stimulus for my thinking and practice. I'd give this book an A-. For the percent of the population drawn to popular metaphysical literature, it'll be an A+. Highly detailed and grounded people are less likely to benefit from this writing until their circumstances force them to be able to relate to elements of this excellent text. I hope that this is helpful to you. If you would like further conversation on this book, please feel free to contact me.