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James Allen Collection: As a Man Thinketh, Eight Pillars of Prosperity, The Way of Peace and The Heavenly Life
James Allen was a British philosopher and a key figure in the self-help movement. His As a Man Thinketh is one of the best selling motivational books of all time. The James Allen Collection includes the four works for which Allen is most famous - As a Man Thinketh, Eight Pillars of Prosperity, The Way of Peace and The Heavenly Life.
162 pages, Paperback
Published February 24, 2017
About the author
James Allen
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Allen was 15 when his father, a businessman, was robbed and murdered. He left school to work full-time in several British manufacturing firms to help support the family. He later married Lily L. Allen and became an executive secretary for a large company. At age 38, inspired by the writings of Leo Tolstoy, he retired from employment. Allen — along with his wife and their daughter, Nohra — moved to a small cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, England to pursue a simple life of contemplation. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works. He also edited and published a magazine, "The Light of Reason".
Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.
Allen's most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, was published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person.
Following his death in 1912, his wife continued publishing the magazine under the name, "The Epoch".
Allen was 15 when his father, a businessman, was robbed and murdered. He left school to work full-time in several British manufacturing firms to help support the family. He later married Lily L. Allen and became an executive secretary for a large company. At age 38, inspired by the writings of Leo Tolstoy, he retired from employment. Allen — along with his wife and their daughter, Nohra — moved to a small cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, England to pursue a simple life of contemplation. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works. He also edited and published a magazine, "The Light of Reason".
Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.
Allen's most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, was published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person.
Following his death in 1912, his wife continued publishing the magazine under the name, "The Epoch".
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August 3, 2024
James Allen’s As A Man Thinketh described how what one thinks shapes what he or she is, becomes, and live. It is the indelible role of the mind in people’s lives. Good thoughts result into a healthy lifestyle, while bad ones - unhealthiness. That’s why it is necessary to cultivate a right way of thinking.
January 7, 2020
Recomended
It's a collection so you will find more than one book inside. I do recomend all if you are into religious stuff. For me the most important a complete is the 8 Pilares, that has 5 Stars the rest goes to deep into a subject witch is no my beach per say.
It's a collection so you will find more than one book inside. I do recomend all if you are into religious stuff. For me the most important a complete is the 8 Pilares, that has 5 Stars the rest goes to deep into a subject witch is no my beach per say.
February 23, 2021
Interesting but not for everyone
Felt it was full of old age one liners that have been repackaged over and over again in this day and age. I see why he seems to be the first in the theories of self help.
Felt it was full of old age one liners that have been repackaged over and over again in this day and age. I see why he seems to be the first in the theories of self help.
August 6, 2023
As A Man Thinketh by James Allen is a thought-provoking masterpiece that reveals how our thoughts shape our character, circumstances, health, appearance, and achievements. It's a compendium of ancient wisdom that are indispensable and highly sought after in this dispensation. Recommendable!
September 15, 2020
This collection of books by James Allen literally changed my life and the spirit of my mind.
April 26, 2021
Classic new age
A classic work. These book is about new age teachings which blooms in the writer Era. Its a combination of many religions' teaching.
A classic work. These book is about new age teachings which blooms in the writer Era. Its a combination of many religions' teaching.
December 14, 2021
James Allen is an incredibly beautiful writer and storyteller of his time. Love all of his works
April 3, 2022
Excellent collection of writings
February 8, 2023
Inspirational, enlightening, intelligent, and motivating. To read and re-read.
September 6, 2024
This is my favorite book ! I read it often ! I’ve fell asleep to this book since I was 19
October 20, 2024
the start was good, not a fan of the religious parts
January 19, 2021
A well written book that provides incredibly eye opening perspectives on life.
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December 28, 2023At times I loved it, quite thought provoking. Then I would get caught in this never ending loop of ultra meta thought. It is very short so that it doesn't become parody of itself. It did help in understanding how are thoughts are who we are and that in itself is not some grand bit of knowledge that was unknown to the world; but it did help serve a reminder on the importance of staying near God are guarding what you consume in order to protect your thoughts so that they may not lead to sin. Absolutely worth the read.
August 30, 2021
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