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Og Mandino's Great Trilogy
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448 pages, Hardcover
First published December 31, 1981
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Og Mandino
266 books902 followersAugustine "Og" Mandino II (December 12, 1923 – September 3, 1996) was an American author. He wrote the bestselling book The Greatest Salesman in the World. His books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into over twenty-five different languages. He was the president of Success Unlimited magazine until 1976 and is an inductee of the National Speakers Association's Hall Of Fame.
Mandino was born December 12, 1923. According to the 1930 U.S. Census, he was named after his paternal grandfather.
Mandino was once the editor of a high school paper and planned to attend the University of Missouri's journalism school. But in the summer of 1940, before Mandino was able to enter college, his mother died suddenly from a massive heart attack. This happened while Mandino's mother was in the kitchen preparing his lunch. After the incident, Mandino decided to work in a paper factory until 1942. Afterwards, Mandino joined the United States Army Air Corps where he became a military officer and a bombardier. He flew for thirty bombing missions over Germany on board a B-24 Liberator during World War II. It was also during this time that Mandino flew with fellow pilot and movie star, James Stewart. Mandino kept a personalized 8 X 10 photograph of Stewart. This photograph hung on the wall of his home office where he wrote his books.
After his military duties, Mandino discovered that many companies were not hiring many former bomber pilots. As a result, he became an insurance salesman. Traveling on the road and sitting in bars at night, Mandino became an alcoholic. He was unable to keep a job. As a result, Mandino's wife, together with their only child, left him. One wintry November morning in Cleveland, Mandino almost tried to commit suicide. But as he sorted through several books in a library, volumes of self-help, success and motivation books captured Mandino's attention. He selected some titles, went to a table and began reading. Mandino followed his visit to the library with more visits to many other libraries around the United States. He read hundreds of books that dealt with success, a pastime that helped him alleviate his alcoholism. It was in a library in Concord, New Hampshire, where he found W. Clement Stone's classic, Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude, a book that changed Mandino for the better.
Mandino eventually became a successful writer. His works were inspired by the Bible and influenced by Napoleon Hill, W. Clement Stone, and Emmet Fox.
Mandino was born December 12, 1923. According to the 1930 U.S. Census, he was named after his paternal grandfather.
Mandino was once the editor of a high school paper and planned to attend the University of Missouri's journalism school. But in the summer of 1940, before Mandino was able to enter college, his mother died suddenly from a massive heart attack. This happened while Mandino's mother was in the kitchen preparing his lunch. After the incident, Mandino decided to work in a paper factory until 1942. Afterwards, Mandino joined the United States Army Air Corps where he became a military officer and a bombardier. He flew for thirty bombing missions over Germany on board a B-24 Liberator during World War II. It was also during this time that Mandino flew with fellow pilot and movie star, James Stewart. Mandino kept a personalized 8 X 10 photograph of Stewart. This photograph hung on the wall of his home office where he wrote his books.
After his military duties, Mandino discovered that many companies were not hiring many former bomber pilots. As a result, he became an insurance salesman. Traveling on the road and sitting in bars at night, Mandino became an alcoholic. He was unable to keep a job. As a result, Mandino's wife, together with their only child, left him. One wintry November morning in Cleveland, Mandino almost tried to commit suicide. But as he sorted through several books in a library, volumes of self-help, success and motivation books captured Mandino's attention. He selected some titles, went to a table and began reading. Mandino followed his visit to the library with more visits to many other libraries around the United States. He read hundreds of books that dealt with success, a pastime that helped him alleviate his alcoholism. It was in a library in Concord, New Hampshire, where he found W. Clement Stone's classic, Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude, a book that changed Mandino for the better.
Mandino eventually became a successful writer. His works were inspired by the Bible and influenced by Napoleon Hill, W. Clement Stone, and Emmet Fox.
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April 14, 2025
I don't know if any of you have read Og Mandino's books: THE GREATEST SALESMAN IN THE WORLD, THE GREATEST SECRET IN THE WORLD, or THE GREATEST MIRACLE IN THE WORLD. If you have not, you should.
They are interesting allegorical messages to guide the reader toward the goal of becoming the best. Most would, on first blush, read it to be a guide to become wealthy. However, wealth is a subjective matter, with respect to the individual person. Possessing knowledge is a form of wealth. It was in one of my pastor's messages where it was revealed to me that if you make just $34,000 annual income, that you are part of the top 1% worldwide. Now that is an eye opener, for certain!
Each of the books follows from the previous and you can purchase Og Mandino's Great trilogy. If you are looking to get yourself out of a funk and change the way you do things, perhaps, this is one way in which you can attain that goal in your life. Perhaps you want to teach your children about money, this is one way you can accomplish this. Thereby creating responsibility and a certain amount of autonomy. The first and third are great stories, the second book is a great guide to teach with.
They are interesting allegorical messages to guide the reader toward the goal of becoming the best. Most would, on first blush, read it to be a guide to become wealthy. However, wealth is a subjective matter, with respect to the individual person. Possessing knowledge is a form of wealth. It was in one of my pastor's messages where it was revealed to me that if you make just $34,000 annual income, that you are part of the top 1% worldwide. Now that is an eye opener, for certain!
Each of the books follows from the previous and you can purchase Og Mandino's Great trilogy. If you are looking to get yourself out of a funk and change the way you do things, perhaps, this is one way in which you can attain that goal in your life. Perhaps you want to teach your children about money, this is one way you can accomplish this. Thereby creating responsibility and a certain amount of autonomy. The first and third are great stories, the second book is a great guide to teach with.
July 19, 2009
I think this is one of those books everyone should read.
On the bookshelves in the bookstores and libraries it might be listed as a business book, but this is a truly a book about living life.
On the bookshelves in the bookstores and libraries it might be listed as a business book, but this is a truly a book about living life.
May 28, 2013
I have not read all three books, only the Greatest Miracle in the World. I found it very interesting and also found that much of what it was trying to say, I already believed. Perhaps this is why I enjoyed it so much. Always easier to enjoy someone who agrees with you. :-)
June 7, 2008
Everyone should read these life changing life affirming books as often as possible!!
January 17, 2009
I've read this book several times. The scrolls in this book are absolutely powerful! One of my favorite books of all time!
October 16, 2024
Refresher check in for me. Chasing something to help someone else. Early works in self-help before it became popular. In the 60's and 70's along with "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie, "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill, "See You at the Top" by Zig Ziglar, Mandino's works were the leading edge of helping to change your way of thinking to transform your life. While not necessarily scientifically proven, changing your inputs and thought patterns can change your focus towards being a better person and redefining your life responses to challenges, adversity, and circumstances. Mandino delivers a method to do precisely that, folded in to an interesting set of stories.
October 29, 2020
This is 3 books in one
The Greatest secret takes commitment to follow through on the call to action. And it reminds me of the Law Of attraction’s sequel the Magic.
I loved the Third Book in this trilogy - the Greatest miracle in ur World. A great easy read - excellent for anyone in recovery- specifically the 12 steppers.
It addresses positivity and vigilance in moving life in a positive direction with a positive mindset and a clear reminder that blessings come with gratitude in daily persistence.
The Greatest secret takes commitment to follow through on the call to action. And it reminds me of the Law Of attraction’s sequel the Magic.
I loved the Third Book in this trilogy - the Greatest miracle in ur World. A great easy read - excellent for anyone in recovery- specifically the 12 steppers.
It addresses positivity and vigilance in moving life in a positive direction with a positive mindset and a clear reminder that blessings come with gratitude in daily persistence.
November 2, 2016
Good aspects of wisdoms without.
March 20, 2008
If you want to learn about life, motivation, money, anything, everything, he's the humble man, man.
October 28, 2009
What wonderful wisdom given in each of these books. The world would be a better place if we all lived our lives according to what Og Mandino teaches us through the "parables".
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June 7, 2010all good
September 2, 2016
These were easy reads. Although the titles and some of the concepts related to selling/marketing, these books were really about living a successful life.
September 10, 2012
This is applicable in so many areas of our life.
February 20, 2013
A must read for anyone on a personal spiritual journey.
May 25, 2010
These were great inspiriation.
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