Kahlil Gibran's work The Prophet is a beautiful testimony to life. Its uncomplicated wisdom and strikingly simple descriptions speak directly to our hearts and mins, bringing an oasis of calm and relaxation into everyday, busy lives. Centred around the story of a prophet who is leaving his country of exile, the book is a series of short but profounf discourses on life, given to the people of Orphalese who are reluctant to see their beloved go.