James Allen
James Allen is a literary mystery man. His inspirational writings have influenced millions for good. Yet today he remains almost unknown...... None of his nineteen books give a clue to his life other than to mention his place of residence - Ilfracombe, England.
Who was this man who believed in the power of thought to bring fame, fortune and happiness? Or did he, as Henry David Thoreau says, hear a different drummer?...... James Allen never gained fame or fortune. That much is true. His was a quiet, unrewarded genius. He seldom made enough money from his writings to cover expenses.
Allen was born in Leicester, Central England, November 28, 1864.
Unfortunately, Allen's literary career was short, lasting only nine years, until his death in 1912. During that period he wrote nineteen books, a rich outpouring of ideas that have lived on to inspire later generations.
As A Man Thinketh was Allen's second book. Despite its subsequent popularity he was dissatisfied with it. Even though it was his most concise and eloquent work, the book that best embodied his thought, he somehow failed to recognize its value. His wife Lily had to persuade him to publish it.
Allen's work embodies the influence of Protestant liberalism on the one hand and of Buddhist thought on the other. For example, the Buddha teaches, All that we are is the result of what we have thought. Allen's Biblical text says, As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.
Allen insists upon the power of the individual to form his own character and to create his own happiness. Thought and character are one, he says, and as character can only manifest and discover itself through environment and circumstance, the outer conditions of a person's life will always be found to be harmoniously related to his inner state. This does not mean that a man's circumstances at any given time are an indication of his entire character, but that those circumstances are so intimately connected with some vital thought element within him that, for the time being, they are indispensable to his development.
Allen starts us thinking - even when we would rather be doing something else. He tells us how thought leads to action. He shows us how to turn our dreams into realities...... His is a philosophy that has brought success to millions. It is the philosophy of Norman Vincent Peale's The Power of Positive Thinking and of Joshua Liebman's Peace of Mind.
Allen's message is one of hope even in the midst of confusion. Yes, he says, humanity surges with uncontrolled passion, is tumultuous with ungoverned grief, is blown about by anxiety and doubt. Only the wise man, only he whose thoughts are controlled and purified, makes the winds and the storms of the soul obey him.
The works of James Allen are eminently practical. He never wrote theories, or for the sake of writing, or to add another to the existing books. According to his wife, Allen wrote when he had a message, and it became a message only when he had lived it in his own life, and knew that it was good. Thus he wrote facts, which he had proven by practice.
James Allen
ISBN:9780757000188
The First In A New Series Bringing The Classics Back Into Print; One of the first great modern writers of motivational and inspirational books...
Format:Paperback
USD $12.78
James Allen
ISBN:9780875160009
Allen combines personal experience with meditation to probe the power of thought and the processes by which man perceives truth.
Format:paperback Pages:56
USD $4.45
James Allen
ISBN:9780975601402
This all-time classic penned im 1902 has inspired millions of people around the world and is partly responsible for the entire self- development movement.
Format:Paperback Pages:64
USD $6.38
James Allen
ISBN:9781577310747
Originally titled "As a Man Thinketh", this work has provided self-help to spiritual seekers for nearly a century. Its premise is that the key to happiness and power lies in our minds. This book shows us what we are capable of...
Format:paperback (B format) Pages:112
USD $12.78
James Allen
ISBN:9780757000843
In THE LIFE TRIUMPHANT, Allen blends spirituality with the power of positive thinking to provide a simple blueprint for achieving a life filled with joy. The ten thoughtful essays found in this volume focus on topics such as Faith and Courage...
Format:Paperback
USD $11.50
James Allen
ISBN:9780757000409
LIGHT ON LIFE'S DIFFICULTIES offers twenty-three stirring essays that provide clear direction to those in search of personal truths. Both motivating and inspiring...
Format:Paperback
USD $12.78
James Allen
ISBN:9780755316502
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Format:Paperback Pages:416
USD $16.01
James Allen
ISBN:9780755316786
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Format:Paperback Pages:320
USD $22.43
James Allen
ISBN:9780755316496
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Format:Hardback Pages:320
USD $38.45
James Allen
ISBN:9780826153944
This highly readable new edition contains the knowledge essential to prepare for licensure and employment as a nursing home administrator. The author uses the format of the licensing examination and the guidelines of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators as the basis for the text...
USD $101.25
James Allen
ISBN:9780977579211
Two all-time prosperity classics in one volume! The Science of Getting Rich contains timeless yet unusual methods for gaining greater wealth...
Format:Paperback
USD $12.78
James Allen
ISBN:9780974575018
The timeless classic "As a Man Thinketh" is presented against a visually dynamic backdrop of thought-provoking designs simulating modern-day Web browsers...
Pages:176
USD $12.14
James Allen
ISBN:9780975601419
You will discover: what is the law of cause and effect and how it applies to thought; how your present thinking has shaped your current circumstances; how your mind affects you health and your body; why we literally 'become what we think about'; and how to find serenity...
Format:CD-Audio
USD $9.58
James Allen
ISBN:9781577315810
For the first time, James Allen's classic "As You Think" is now available on CD. Great truths are simple and easy to express and James Allen's insights into self-empowerment are just that - personal power lies within our minds. Once we awaken it...
Format:CD-Audio
USD $15.99
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