ampldquoA profound spiritual exploration into the life and work of the beloved poet Kahlil Gibran a muchneeded guide for our times.amprdquo ampndashReza Aslan author of Zealot The Life and Times of Jesus of NazarethIn Search of a Prophet is a fascinating journey through the spiritual life of Kahlil Gibran the great LebaneseAmerican poet and author of The Prophet a book originally published in 1923 that has sold over 10 million copies and been translated into dozens of languages. Capturing our imaginations and enriching our spirits PaulGordon Chandler explores this beloved writer and artist a celebrated mystic who sought to build bridges and tear down walls and who remains a cultural icon among all people of goodwill. This is not a traditional biography but a compelling spiritual journey through Gibranamprsquos writings art and the places he lived. From Gibranamprsquos birthplace village high in the snowy mountains of Lebanon Chandler leads us through his immigration to Boston art training in Paris and career in New York and to the farreaching places of influence his writings and art have traveled alerting readers to Gibranamprsquos continuing relevance for today. This paperback edition commemorating the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Prophet includes a foreword by Bishop Michael B. Curry presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church as well as a new preface by the author.