Brains and How to Get Them

by Christian D. Larson

Think you have untapped powers? You do. In this work, originally published in 1913, one of the earliest New Age thinkers asserts that not only do we all have the power to achieve greater wisdom, creativity, productivity, and fulfillment, but that this growth is possible for anyone who is willing to concentrate. Foreshadowing the modern field of positive psychology by decades, Larson provides illuminating information about how the brain works in tandem with the body and the emotions, and walks you through exercises that help you gain mental strength and agility, ultimately improving your thinking-and your life. American New Thought pioneer CHRISTIAN DAA LARSON (b. 1874) is the author of the well-known Optimist Creed and published several important works of spiritual science, including Mastery of Self, In the Light of the Spirit, and The Great Within.

252 pages, Paperback

Published March 15, 2007

About the author

Christian D. Larson was an outstanding and highly influential early New Thought leader and teacher as well as a prolific writer of New Thought books who believed that people have tremendous latent powers, which could be harnessed for success with the proper attitude.

Reviews

[Set · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written classic with timeless gems.

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hilarious in that its seriousness about things we know are completely false (phrenology) coupled with just basic common sense about health (get plenty of rest to think better) rounded out by a wonderful illustration of the various sections of your brain including your eyes which govern specific types of thought, it’s an insight into the prescience attitude we can still see today, albeit without the excuse of not knowing.