The Book of Mirdad: The Strange Story of a Monastery Which Was Once Called the Ark Paperback – November 1, 1992

Highly second that. This book is phenomenal. I continue to check in with it and I am constantly receiving new insights and Guidance from it. Very compelling and well written story. Absolutely brilliant how Mikha'il Na'ima weaved so much spiritual Wisdom in such a short story. Highly recommend this book!

I'm so grateful to the friend who recently told me about this precious little book. I was familiar with the author as we are taught his Arabic poetry in school in Lebanon, but had never heard of this book of his, which he apparently wrote in English. Mikhail Naimy was a close friend of Khalil Gibran's and it is clear, judging by the latter's book The Prophet (which was also written in English), that they traveled a similar spiritual path. The Book of Mirdad's depth of primordial, universal insights is matched by the simplicity of its attractive story-line. I can say without exaggeration that it is one of the most important books I have ever read, and one that will join a very short list of others that I keep permanently accessible on my bedside table.

Wow, I feel blessed that this book arrived in my life. I originally heard about it when I came across the great mystic Osho saying that this was the greatest book ever written. It was hard for me to even fathom the height of that endorsement and I had to get it immediately, so great was my intrigue.Well, it has not in the least disappointed. Quite the opposite. The book is deeply touching. This is one of those books that if you only had one to live by for the rest of your life, this could easily be it. It would absolutely have to be in consideration.Its depth of insight about life, the human condition, and what Love and Truth actually are in the deepest sense feel like they come directly from the source of all Wisdom itself.PS-It is hard for me to even imagine that Naimy and Gibran were contemporaries and friends. How amazing must those shared moments have been!

Absolutely extraordinary spiritual scripture— I have read everything: thousands of mystical books. This is now one of my top ten. Poetic, genuine transmission of highest truth.

Agree with what others have said about the "Forward" being corrupted from the original. However, as far as I can tell the rest of the text correctly matches the original.

The new forward draws fantastic and misguided conclusions as well as some glaring mis-interpretation of Mirdad. Therefore it is unshareable. I've read mirdad 20 times in 20 years, this new forward is so off base it diminishes the entire book for new readers with ignorant conjectures..

I must say that this work surprised me with its depth and continuity. No dull chapters, no shift in discourse or message. Plain and simple allegory on living a life of purpose from the depths of one's heart and soul. A total thumbs-up from me. Thank you Mikha-il for your skill in writing, and thank you to my friend Aaed for sharing this wonderful tome with me!

This is one of the most beautiful and insightful spiritual books I have read, and I've read a lot of them. An absolute must for any library, this book takes the best tenets of the great teachings from all the world religions, including Christianity, and ties them all together into a beautiful allegory that makes it easy to understand - and better yet, to integrate into one's daily life. There are many lessons to be learned within these pages, and it is wondrously written. Highly recommended reading.

This book is a jewel which has somehow managed to come down from the skies to reach us. There are no words to describe the transformation and perspectives you would gain through this book. I don't know how many times I've read it, but every time I pick it up, it's like words pouring straight from the heavens above, just for me, to tell me just what I need to know in that moment. This is an unparalleled work, and there definitely seems to be a mysterious, mystical hand in this piece of art (I tell you, it is no less than that!).

Anyone who is considering purchasing this book will, most likely, already have taken the first, essential, steps upon the inward journey of spiritual awakening.I am sure, then, they will be ready and equipped to understand and appreciate the text.The Book Of Mirdad is exquisitely written.A most poetic read, I found it completely enchanting from beginning to end and did not want to put it down.I totally agree with other critiques, in that : it should be read slowly as to digest it thoroughly and it can be re-read many times ( almost to the point of reference )A truly beautiful book.

This is the best book that I have ever read, its easy to understand and short. I finished it in one sitting, but its not a book that you read and put on the shelve. Each time that I read it I found that there was so much more that I missed the first time around. This book a very valuable gem to have. But be ready for it..

I have read many books on spirituality in my time, but never have I come across such a lucid description of the Truth in such entertaining fashion. A masterpiece!!

I was recommended this book by Osho in one of his own books, a recommendation difficult to ignore, I have subsequentlyread it four times and still marvel at it's metaphoric irony with the World we live in, told in simple terms almost parables of enlightenment.