The Complete Works Of James Allen

by James Allen, Natasha H Berg

James Allen (28 November 1864 – 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass-produced since its publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors.Throughout his life, Allen wrote about complex subjects such as faith, destiny, love, patience, and religion but had the unique ability of explaining these subjects clearly and in a way that is easy to understand.He often wrote about cause and effect, sowing and reaping, as well as overcoming sadness, sorrow, and grief. As a whole, his books teach the power of mind over matter, over body, over wrong habits of thought, over suffering of all kinds, and over adverse circumstances. Each has within him the power to successfully accomplish his purposes, all that is needed to that end being the right control, right purification, and right direction of his mental forces.James Allen Complete Works is hence, a value pack edition for all James Allen works and books that he wrote throughout his lifetime.

586 pages, Paperback

Published March 6, 2018

About the author

The James Allen Free Library

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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[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

True wisdom. A book to always keep close and pick back up again, throughout your whole life.