This definitive biography traces the life of Kahlil Gibran, one of the world's most popular writers and author of the celebrated and hugely successful work, The Prophet. Reviews ‘An absorbing biography … critical, but well researched and cogently argued’ – Kirkus Reviews ‘Waterfield is ultimately compassionate, and this is the great strength of his biography’ – Karen Armstrong, Daily Telegraph ‘More than just a literary biography, the book contains a wealth of social history … By way of objective scholarship, combined with a compellingly accessible prose style, Waterfield presents a truthful, detailed account’ – Mike Bradley, The Times ‘Frank and authoritative’ – Philip Horne, Guardian 'No one should miss the opportunity to read this book' - Peter Ryan, middleeastwindow.com ‘Absorbing … no mere hatchet job … Waterfield’s exhaustive, scholarly study deftly uncovers the contradictions in Gibran’s life, while keeping his influence as a writer firmly in view’ – Mick Brown, Literary Review ‘No tabloid expose … an honest attempt to assess how a revered writer could live a life so seemingly at odds with his preachings … provocative and stimulating’ – Hugh MacDonald, Glasgow Herald ‘Has already created a storm among Gibran disciples’ – Martin Wroe, Observer ‘Fascinating’ – Val Hennessy, Daily Mail ‘A fascinating story, well told’ – Nicholas Bagnell, Sunday Telegraph 'A critical and balanced biography' - Shabbir Akhtar, Times Higher Education Supplement 'Keenly absorbing' - Ray Olson, Booklist
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