As a Man Thinketh

by James Allen

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

The quest for satisfaction in life is often an arduous one, and this book is here to remind readers that the individual is in charge of their own lot. This is a guide on how to take control of that charge.

One of the world’s bestselling and most widely-loved inspirational works about the transformative power of positive thinking.

Millions of readers have experienced the power of James Allen’s As a Man Thinketh. The book’s simple, forthright ideas have touched hearts and changed lives for more than a century—and today they continue to aid in personal growth and point the way toward a fuller, richer, more compassionate existence.

As a Man Thinketh emphasizes the profound impact our thoughts have on shaping our reality and highlights the importance of cultivating a growth mindset. With practical advice and timeless wisdom, Allen guides readers on a journey of self-discovery and personal development—a must-read for anyone seeking to harness the power of their thoughts and create a life filled with happiness, success, and fulfillment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781101215975
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/01/2008
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	174,002
File size:	259 KB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

James Allen was born in Leicester, England, in 1864. He took his first job at age 15 to support his family, after his father was murdered while looking for work in America. Allen was employed as a factory knitter and a private secretary until the early twentieth century, when he became increasingly known for his motivational writing. His 1903 work As a Man Thinketh earned him worldwide fame as a prophet of inspirational thinking and influenced a who's-who of self-help writers, including Napoleon Hill, Dale Carnegie, and Norman Vincent Peale. Allen died at age 47 in 1912.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

About the Author xi

1 Thought & Character 1

2 Effect of Thought on Circumstances 9

3 Effect of Thought on Health and the Body 29

4 Thought & Purpose 35

5 The Thought-Factor in Achievement 43

6 Visions & Ideals 51

7 Serenity 61

Editorial Reviews

With the success of THE SECRET, some of the older "positive thinking" gurus are being dusted off and reissued. Allen wrote on the vanguard of the movement, which was facilitated by the marginalization of Protestantism's doctrine of original sin by some Christian leaders in the 1950s. Charley Steiner's brusque, deep voice seems hurried, perhaps due to time restrictions concerning the capture of the entire book on a single CD. He is unconvincing as he delivers the name-it-and-claim-it platitudes that will be repetitive to those who are familiar with them and cloying to those who are not. He has a tendency to fire the bromides rapidly, barely allowing the each one to make its impression before restating it. S.M.M. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine

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