The Little Prince

September 6, 2008 at 11:29 pm Leave a comment

The Little Prince

by Antoine de Saint Exupéry

Summary:

THE DESERT is literally devoid of all human life, or so Antoine de Saint Exupéry thinks, as his plane crashes in the Sahara Desert. To his great surprise he encounters the Little Prince who implores him, not to save him from the sand and heat and lack of water, but to draw him a sheep. This book is an endearing recollection of the short time he spent with his little friend, and the planet [or rather, Asteroid] where the Prince came from, the trouble with Baobabs, roses, and grown ups, while reiterating the importance of sunsets, sheep, raking out your volcanoes, and having a little faith in yourself.

Review:

This book is full of such wisdom that it’s disproportionate to its small size. I enjoy reading the life lessons that a prince from Asteroid B-612 can teach us all. From kings to drunkards, from businessmen to foxes, roses to baobabs, there’s meaning and depth to it all. The Little Prince gets a 10/10 because, although written for children, we can all learn a lesson from the simple and sweet stories from the desert. Recommended for all ages.

[Originally written in French]

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Entry filed under: Book Reviews. Tags: Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Asteroid B-612, Baobab trees, Sahara Desert, Sunsets, The Little Prince.

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