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As a Man Thinketh and The Way of Peace
As a Man Thinketh and The Way of Peace is two great works by James Allen, one of the most respected writers in the world of literature. This is a brand new modern print edition of a timeless classic.
- GenresSelf HelpNonfiction
73 pages, Paperback
First published June 9, 2006
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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June 10, 2015
James Allen has put together a short treatis on how a Man's charictor, and a Man's sercomstance are determined by His thought life. What a Man thinketh he becomes.
James Allen exhorts that we must be mindful of the thoughts we choose to dwell upon for they will shape our charictor and our sercomstance. What ever we fix our minds on is what we will draw to us.
I recommend this book to all who are into self development.
Be Blessed.
Diamond
James Allen exhorts that we must be mindful of the thoughts we choose to dwell upon for they will shape our charictor and our sercomstance. What ever we fix our minds on is what we will draw to us.
I recommend this book to all who are into self development.
Be Blessed.
Diamond
May 27, 2008
Anyone who wants to be a better person should definitely read their scriptures.... and pick up this book. :-)
November 30, 2018
What happens on the outside is a result of what happens on the inside.
May 23, 2008
This book really makes you evaluate your own life and what type of person you are. This is a really quick read, and I find myself refering to it often in conversations as well as re-reading it often.
April 19, 2013
Great book! Seems to have New Age undertones, which I dislike. There are truths nonetheless, specifically about mastery of character and self analysis. Having the power of the Gospel in mind, this makes it a great read.
June 11, 2009
Always worth the read.
August 10, 2010
interesting
January 26, 2011
The Wat to Peace is another great book with the same spirit that As a Man Thinketh carries.
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