The Little Prince: Truth in Metaphor
A Timeless Tale
Antoine de Saint Exupery's author's note on The Little Prince-- "not for grownups" -- is a bit facetious. On the one hand, The Little Prince does portray 'grownups' as folks who go around foolishly pursuing wrong values; still the story themes (and the subtle ironies) are best appreciated by those selfsame adults. The Little Prince is probably my all-time favorite book, and yet... I remember pulling it down from a library shelf in elementary school: I didn't like the pictures, I wasn't partic...

The Little Prince
A book recomended for all adults
If I were to suggest only one book for adults to read, this would be the title. I'm sure you can argue why this is the wrong decision, but this is my personal opinion and I'm sticking by it. Even throughout your teenage years, embarking on becoming an adult, you forget what it's like to be a child. This book is the perfect reminder that there is more to life than numbers, appearances or power. Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is tiresome for children to be always an...

The Little Prince
The Little Prince also known as Le petit Prince, lived on the planet B612 with the cutest little rose. He would catch a ride on a shooting star and travel the universe. On his adventures he would visit other planets and meet new people. The book was adapted into a tv show and musical film. Photo(CC)zemoko