The Art of Life

by Ernest Shurtleff Holmes

The inspiration of Ernest Holmes has reached hundreds of thousands of readers through his classic works, many of which are just now becoming available in paperback. Originally published in the first half of the twentieth century, these meditative, concise volumes have never previously appeared in paperback. Whether a newcomer to the philosophy Holmes founded or a veteran reader, you will find great power and practicality in the words that render Holmes one of the most celebrated and beloved mystical teachers of the past hundred years.

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Spirituality

178 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Ernest Shurtleff Holmes was an American New Thought writer, teacher, and leader. He was the founder of a Spiritual movement known as Religious Science, part of the greater New Thought movement, whose spiritual philosophy is known as "The Science of Mind." He was the author of The Science of Mind and numerous other metaphysical books, and the founder of Science of Mind magazine, in continuous publication since 1927. His books remain in print, and the principles he taught as "Science of Mind" have inspired and influenced many generations of metaphysical students and teachers. Holmes had previously studied another New Thought teaching, Divine Science, and was an ordained Divine Science Minister. His influence beyond New Thought can be seen in the self-help movement.

Reviews

[KnowledgeSpecter · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty good thoughts around the power of conviction in one’s belief surrounding the law of the attraction etc. Besides that I found this book to promote too much propaganda for his religious intertwining beliefs between Christianity and New Age spirituality.

[Soul Story Coach · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was recommended to me by a friend. I decided.. what the heck. I'll go ahead and read it - maybe a chapter a day. (They are really small and quick chapters.) Pretty soon I had read the entire book. I love this book. For me, it speaks to the essence of spirituality. Love it. I have it highlighted, tabbed and marked up. There are few weeks that go by where I don't open it for a quick reminder about something!

[Elizabeth Olson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A more accurate title might be "The Art of Prayer", as this book contains some of the most clearly practical suggestions for postive, effective prayer I've ever read.

[Claire Osborn · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorites

I get so much out of each of the books written by Ernest Holmes. This one is easy to read and follow and truly can make a difference in one’s life.

[Jon Mattingly]

Written at a different time, but all the more impressive for it... Ernest Holmes is a very bright light in American Spiritual thought. Timeless themes and True Light shine through his readings. It is highly relevant and useful reading today. It is filtered through Christianity - but it's the very best of Christianity, so don't let that stop you. Please. One of the best in my bookshelf if you want to take things higher, or remind yourself how to stay there.

[Felicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's one of the best book i'd ever read! It life changing and change my perspective of life. I'd never thought so, and it so meaningful and deep in a sense of simplicity. I will definitely follow up his other books! He is awe inspiring. What i love most is this "Life, live in faith."

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book...made MANY notes in the margin and copied quotes in my own journal. I love this outlook on life.

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the rare books that I will read over and over. It is inspiring and practical. For those of us on a search, it's one of many maps.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book best read in short spurts over a long period of time. If you read too much at once it can seem redundant. Very inspirational...in small doses.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorites.

[Jeremy Frandsen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mostly irrational nonsense...