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The Prophet Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

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The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran. It was originally published in 1923 by Alfred A. Knopf. It is Gibran's best known work. The Prophet has been translated into over 100 different languages, making it one of the most translated books in history, and it has never been out of print.

The prophet, Al Mustafa, has lived in the city of Orphalese for 12 years and is about to board a ship which will carry him home. He is stopped by a group of people, with whom he discusses topics such as life and the human condition. The book is divided into chapters dealing with love, marriage, children, giving, eating and drinking, work, joy and sorrow, houses, clothes, buying and selling, crime and punishment, laws, freedom, reason and passion, pain, self-knowledge, teaching, friendship, talking, time, good and evil, prayer, pleasure, beauty, religion, and death.

Among the most significant works Kahlil Gibran: "Broken Wings", "The Madman", "The Earth Gods" , "The Garden of the Prophet".

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  1. Listening Length
    1 hour and 14 minutes
  2. Author
    Kahlil Gibran
  3. Narrator
    Michael Goodrick
  4. Audible release date
    January 15, 2024
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
  7. ASIN
    B0CS7G59Z2
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 1 hour and 14 minutes
Author Kahlil Gibran
Narrator Michael Goodrick
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date January 15, 2024
Publisher Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0CS7G59Z2
Best Sellers Rank #36,953 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#2 in Family Poetry (Audible Books & Originals)
#32 in Family Poetry (Books)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book beautiful, high quality, and an appropriate appreciated gift. They also describe the writing style as beautifully written, touching the soul with each reading. Readers also find the content enlightening and deep. They love the storytelling and movement of words.

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89 customers mention "Writing style"86 positive3 negative

Customers find the writing style of the book beautiful, dense with imagery, and a true masterpiece. They also say it never disappoints.

"...The hardcover book is beautiful with the book pages kissed with a serene blue that is reflected on the cover and the text within...." Read more

"Very nice copy of this man’s most famous book. Full of life lessons and words of wisdom." Read more

"...It is so beautiful how he describes life, death, joy and marriage." Read more

"...It was a game changer so I ordered the book. This man is amazing...." Read more

45 customers mention "Content"45 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enlightening, inspiring, and timeless. They also say the topics are abstract enough to feel timely. Readers also mention the book is deeply moving and eases even nonbeliever's anxiety.

"...Just looking at the book makes me feel calm and ready for the words of love, acceptance, and the freedom to be...." Read more

"Very nice copy of this man’s most famous book. Full of life lessons and words of wisdom." Read more

"...contents of the prophet's sermons are fairly modern, but the topics are abstract enough that they feel timeliness...." Read more

"...The language is so elegant and rhythmic, and the lessons being taught are quite profound, for example the section on "Crime and Punishment" and how..." Read more

45 customers mention "Readability"40 positive5 negative

Customers find the book to be readable, with beautiful language that moves their spirit. They also say the chapters start strong and speak deeply. Readers also say that the book is simple and powerful, making musical the spiritual travels between this world and the other.

"...Just looking at the book makes me feel calm and ready for the words of love, acceptance, and the freedom to be...." Read more

"...of an apocryphal book of the Old Testament, with a serious but heartwarming rhetorical style...." Read more

"...it as a very young man and that these writings have touched my soul with each reading." Read more

"...The language is so elegant and rhythmic, and the lessons being taught are quite profound, for example the section on "Crime and Punishment" and how..." Read more

17 customers mention "Story"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the story beautiful, interesting, and a beloved classic. They also appreciate the gorgeous cover.

"...This is a fun grab bag of aphorisms. Your mileage will vary based on how clearly the metaphor of each aphorism speaks to your own experience...." Read more

"This is a beautiful story by Kahlil Gibran...." Read more

"This was a special thirtieth birthday gift of great poignancy for a son living abroad and about to be married, I was delighted to source this..." Read more

"Powerful, incredibly moving book. You should read this and give it to someone you love to read...." Read more

9 customers mention "Giftability"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book perfect for gifting.

"A nice collector item but it needs a book jacket. I was forced to make a book jacket for it. And those iridescent green turquoises are hard to match." Read more

"Great for gift or personal use" Read more

"...The book is a wonderful gift and has all the illustrations that Mr. Gibran created himself along with his poetry...." Read more

"...A wonderful gift and better addition to ones collection!" Read more

8 customers mention "Depth of content"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the content of the book awesome, inspiring, and resonate with something deep down inside.

"...It's deep, isn't it?" I responded, "Yes." He said sometimes he has to go over what he just read because it was so deep...." Read more

"This is a short book, nevertheless it was very deep and insightful. I highly recommend it as, I believe, it is highly relatable to everyone...." Read more

"...Very easy to read. Very beautiful. Very profound." Read more

"The words in this book are raw and ring true. They resonate with something deep down inside...." Read more

7 customers mention "Length"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very short but worth the read. They also say it's a quick read that commands them to pause every few pages.

"...Even though it's a very short book (about 100 pages long), it is so dense with imagery that it could take multiple re-readings in order to grasp..." Read more

"I absolutely loved this book. It’s rather short, I read it in one sitting...." Read more

"This is a short book, nevertheless it was very deep and insightful. I highly recommend it as, I believe, it is highly relatable to everyone...." Read more

"...They resonate with something deep down inside. A quick read that commands me to pause every few pages and sit with what was shared. Must read!" Read more

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This is my very favorite book which needs no introduction but I just had to leave a review for this gorgeous version. I’ve bought and read so many versions of this book and regularly shop for it on Amazon to give as gifts and this one is the most beautiful version I’ve ever seen. The metallic blue page edges and writing is so dreamy. Photos don’t do it justice.The foreword by Rupi Kaur is as achingly beautiful as the book itself. Highly recommend for gifting or cherishing yourself.
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noeau
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful physical book / perception altering offerings
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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I encountered this book when I was 9 years old and it completely changed the way I lived my life and viewed others. No more woe is me, nor life isnʻt fair. Instead I realized my actions and perceptions are in my control. Truly mind altering.

Annually I have a selection of books and other writings, including The Prophet, that I read again. The Prophet is always fresh and I come away with new eyes and attitude.

The hardcover book is beautiful with the book pages kissed with a serene blue that is reflected on the cover and the text within. Just looking at the book makes me feel calm and ready for the words of love, acceptance, and the freedom to be.

I purchased this book for myself to replace the tattered paperback I was given as a child. After reading and rereading over the past couple of days I am going to purchase a few more books to gift to people I love.
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Jobro
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful words
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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Very nice copy of this man’s most famous book. Full of life lessons and words of wisdom.
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Shellie
5.0 out of 5 stars Profoundly wonderful writer.
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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I bought this book of poetry because I saw a quote from one of the poems that really hit me in the heart. It is so beautiful how he describes life, death, joy and marriage.
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L B
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a classic
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
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My counselor quoted the section in this book about our children. It was a game changer so I ordered the book. This man is amazing. This is just one of those books that everyone who appreciates classic wisdom needs to read. A must have.
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Ryan Mease
4.0 out of 5 stars Biblical Style With Nondenominational, Contemporary Influences
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
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I've read this twice now. It has the feel of an apocryphal book of the Old Testament, with a serious but heartwarming rhetorical style. The contents of the prophet's sermons are fairly modern, but the topics are abstract enough that they feel timeliness. This is a fun grab bag of aphorisms. Your mileage will vary based on how clearly the metaphor of each aphorism speaks to your own experience. I always find this book intriguing, but inherently hit or miss.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A nicely made version
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
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A nice collector item but it needs a book jacket. I was forced to make a book jacket for it. And those iridescent green turquoises are hard to match.
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Bug
5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest book on the planet
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
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My grandfather recently passed and he gave me (a different copy) of this book. It has been one of my favorites for my entire life. The answer to all of lifes deepest questions are in this book. I purchased a few copies to keep my grandfather alive in heart for all of my friends and family. I will forever buy copies of this book to give. It is one of the most powerful books you can own.
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Landon Tomlinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Journey
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2024
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One of my Favourite books. Beautiful hard cover version.
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Patello Moraes
5.0 out of 5 stars Sensibilidade
Reviewed in Brazil on January 1, 2024
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Gibran é imbatível na percepção dos sentimentos humanos.
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pakho_palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
Reviewed in Mexico on July 2, 2022
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Muy entretenido ideal para las tardes
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Krishna Mohan
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2024
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First came across this little gem early 1960. Ever since then I refresh myself with his deep thoughts and simple language.
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S P. Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good service
Reviewed in India on January 4, 2024
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The book was delivered in a very good condition and timely
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