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The Forerunner: His Parables and Poems Audiobook
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The Forerunner is a powerful and inspiring collection of writings that speaks to the deepest aspirations and longings of the human heart. Through his simple yet profound stories and his lyrical and reflective poetry, Khalil Gibran invites us to look within ourselves, to connect with the beauty and mystery of life, and to discover the wisdom and compassion that lie at the heart of our being. The book features parables that explore themes such as love, spirituality, and the human condition, as well as a collection of poems that reflect on nature, beauty, and the mysteries of life. Read in English, unabridged.
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"I could read this book again. Love his writing and his beautiful poetry. His style is almost a religion to and of itself. So meaningful and timeless . . . exquisite use of prose. "
— Olivia (4 out of 5 stars)
The Forerunner: His Parables and Poems Listener Reviews
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" Another book which has more meanings the more you read it. My favorite parts are God's Fool, Critics, Repentance and The King of Aradus. "
— Scott, 11/26/2013 -
" I didn't find this book as immediately moving as I did Sand and Foam, but it's a slim volume which I will read again to see if things become clearer. "
— Michael, 8/3/2013 -
" I suppose most of us read this ... perhaps in our college days? I am not sure when ... Anyway, it is a very good thing to continue to savor poetry in our lives. "
— Pamela, 1/23/2013 -
" I have loved the last parable, The last watch. It was beautiful. I have fallen in love with his writing, one of the most forerunning writers of the past century, yet the eternity. "
— Munkhbayar, 10/5/2012 -
" Lacks consistency...otherwise a good read!! "
— Rohan, 11/3/2011 -
" Almost religion in the best sense of the word. "
— Chris, 4/9/2011 -
" I could read this book again. Love his writing and his beautiful poetry. His style is almost a religion to and of itself. So meaningful and timeless . . . exquisite use of prose. "
— Olivia, 4/8/2011 -
" Another book which has more meanings the more you read it. My favorite parts are God's Fool, Critics, Repentance and The King of Aradus. "
— Scott, 11/2/2009 -
" Almost religion in the best sense of the word. "
— Chris, 6/3/2009 -
" I suppose most of us read this ... perhaps in our college days? I am not sure when ... Anyway, it is a very good thing to continue to savor poetry in our lives. "
— Pamela, 10/22/2008
About Kahlil Gibran
Khalil Gibran (1883–1931) was a Lebanese artist, poet, and writer. Born in the town of Bsharri in the north of modern-day Lebanon, as a young man he immigrated with his family to the United States, where he studied art and began his literary career, writing in both English and Arabic. Chiefly known for his 1923 book of essays, The Prophet he is the third best-selling poet of all time after Shakespeare and Laozi.