The Prophet from Laurier Books Ltd. /AES Price: $19.95
Customer Review: I usually don't like getting books that I did not ask for. When someone buys a book for me, there is a certain obligation to actually read it, but doing so takes away time from the books I really want to read. There are so many books on my reading list and so little time to read them all that... more info
Customer Review: In his preface and notes which form a part of this book, Mitchell (1)makes clear his belief that Lao-tzu is a historic person , and not just a mythical figure; (2) asserts that the Tao Te Ching (TTC)is the work of a single author, Lao-tzu; (3) states that his "most essential preparation" for writing... more info
The Gift from Penguin (Non-Classics) Price: $10.30
Customer Review: This collection of poems is perhaps the best of Hafiz, and what makes them really come alive is the brilliant, creative translation by Daniel Ladinsky. He uses modern language -- and it works to almost magical effect. There's also a lot of humor in these poems, mixed in with the spiritual insight.... more info
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Customer Review: First off, let me say that we're not talking here about the famous Qi gong instructor named John Milton. We're talking about the famous 17th-century English poet who wrote _Paradise Lost_ and _Paradise Regained_, two of the most wonderfully overlong Christian poems in the history of Western... more info
Customer Review: I love this book. Have had for years and read it often. Even use some of the poetry in birthday cards, etc. It is universal and inspiring. I feel that Daniel Ladinsky does an excellent job of translating Hafiz's work. It flows beautifully unlike other translations that I find dry and unappealling. I... more info
Customer Review: Honoring the great Sufi tradition, Coleman Barks translates Rumi in a way that anyone with a spiritual side can appreciate. I particularly appreciate this edition for Barks' editorial comments and for the volume of poetry. A great introduction to Rumi and Sufism.
Customer Review: Oriah Mountain Dreamer is a writer that knows how to bare her soul. If you are searching she will help you find the light! This book is
enlightening!
