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James Allen’s brilliant work examining the nature and potency of human thought is presented here.

First published in 1903 and reprinted many times since, this lengthy essay sees the author seeks to explore and explain the phenomena which leads humans to think as they do. Allen’s primary aim is to identify the methods by which humans use their thinking powers to seek happiness and harmony in life.

Allen explores the various desires which compete within the human mind, the formation of motives, and the key to sparking such with regularity. His straightforward speech and compelling tone made the work a success, to the point where even the self-help authors of modernity reference his work as a cornerstone of inspirational guidance.

Unusually for a work of philosophy, James Allen makes no secret of his intention to voice his thoughts in a straightforward and fluent manner. He did not make great use of earlier philosophic works as a means of inspiration, instead identifying his personal meditations as the largest source for the essay. This pointed omission of complex arguments was a break from tradition that helped Allen reach an audience greater than was usual for philosophical texts.

“As a Man Thinketh” is a literary essay by James Allen, published in 1903. It was described by Allen as “… dealing with the power of thought, and particularly with the use and application of thought to happy and beautiful issues. Allen has tried to make the book simple, so that all can easily grasp and follow its teaching, and put into practice the methods which it advises. It shows how, in his own thought—world, each man holds the key to every condition, good or bad, that enters into his life, and that, by working patiently and intelligently upon his thoughts, he may remake his life, and transform his circumstances. It was also described by Allen as “A book that will help you to help yourself”, “A pocket companion for thoughtful people”, and “A book on the power and right application of thought.

As a Man Thinketh is a literary essay and book by James Allen, published in 1903. It was described by Allen as “… [dealing] with the power of thought, and particularly with the use and application of thought to happy and beautiful issues. I have tried to make the book simple, so that all can easily grasp and follow its teaching, and put into practice the methods which it advises. It shows how, in his own thought—world, each man holds the key to every condition, good or bad, that enters into his life, and that, by working patiently and intelligently upon his thoughts, he may remake his life, and transform his circumstances. The price of the book is only one shilling, and it can be carried in the pocket.” It was also described by Allen as “A book that will help you to help yourself”, “A pocket companion for thoughtful people”, and “A book on the power and right application of thought.”

As we think, so we become. This fundamental truth, which some have called “The Secret” or the “Law of Attraction,” was clearly and convincingly argued for the first time in James Allen’s masterpiece, As a Man Thinketh.

As a Man Thinketh is James Allen’s third book, first published in 1903. In it, he details how man is the creator and shaper of his destiny by the thoughts which he thinks. He rises and falls in exact accordance with the character of the thoughts which he entertains. His environment is the result of what he has thought and done in the past, and his circumstances in the future are being shaped and built by his present desires, aspirations, thoughts and actions. He therefore who chooses and pursues a particular line of thought, consciously builds his own destiny.

Part of the New Thought Movement, Allen reveals the secrets to having the most fulfilling existence possible, and it?s easier than any of us could have imagined. The title for the essay comes from the Bible: ?As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he,? Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 7. In more than a century, As A Man Thinketh has become an inspirational classic, selling millions of copies worldwide and bringing faith, inspiration, and self healing to all who have encountered it. In this new edition of As A Man Thinketh, readers will be enthralled by James Allen?s thoughts and direction to take charge of their own destiny, as it has for over 100 years.

This is an excellent book. It’s simple message delivered in less than 65 powerful well structure pages, simply asks us as individuals to realize the freedom and power of our own minds. To add anything but respectful praise to that True effort, is to show ones own limitation of awareness and perception.