Author Description

The well known Arab philosopher and writer of the Prophet, Gibran Khalil Gibran is covered in this book. Example of his work also is shown under "Khalil the Heretic" from the Spiritual Rebellious book. For Gibran, the immigrant from Lebanon, still alive. The words written next to his grave read: ".... I am alive like you, and I am standing beside you. Close your eyes and look around, you will see me in front of you ". The book is part of Ihyaa al Turath al Arabi fil Mahjar (Revival of Arab heritage in Diaspora) project supported by the Arab American Encyclopedia originated by the managing editor, a well known Arab American scholar, poet, and author of more than 200 plus books, who initiated the two projects to serve the new first and second Arab children generations in Diaspora. Dr. Yahya resides in Michigan-USA, and has four children and ten grandchildren.