The Complete Works of Florence Scovel Shinn

by Florence Scovel Shinn

Florence Scovel Shinn is one of the most well-known New Thought champions in the United States. She is well known in New Thought circles for her debut book, "The Game of Life and How to Play It" (1925). "The Game of Life and How to Play It," as well as "Your Word Is Your Wand," "The Secret Door to Success," and "The Power of the Spoken Word," are reprinted in this edition of the collected works. Each of the four titles is reproduced in its entirety. This version makes Shinn's writings from 1925 to 1940 available in one convenient volume.

Genres: Spirituality, Self Help

311 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 6, 2022

About the author

Florence Scovel Shinn (September 24, 1871, Camden, New Jersey – October 17, 1940) was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years. In New Thought circles, she is best known for her first book, The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925).

Her books "Your Word Is Your Wand" and "The Game of Life and How To Play It" were released as audiobooks in 2014 and 2015 respectively and were narrated by actress Hillary Hawkins.

Shinn is considered part of the New Thought movement, as her writings follow in the tradition of Phineas Quimby (1802–1866), Emma Curtis Hopkins (1849–1925), and both Charles Fillmore (1854–1948) and Myrtle Fillmore (1845–1931), co-founders of the Unity Church.

Motivational author Louise Hay acknowledges her as an early influence.

Reviews

[Tekquiree Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second time reading this book. It gets better every time!

[AttackGirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wisdom

[Niraj H · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good four in one Combo book

All works of Florence Shinn here.Very upbeat positive books predecessors to modern day books like The Secret .Enjoyed reading all the four of them

[Margaret W. Schmelz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent read. Really enjoyed it!

[Tori Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crazy this book was written 100 years ago. The principles in this book are only recently being popularized so it was a great reminder of the truth of positive speaking

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually 5 books under one cover by Florence Scovel Shinn, a 19th century metaphysician. It’s all about the power of our words, affirmations, manifestation. She includes tons of practical examples which make it relatable even though the examples are from a different era. It stresses the importance of positive thinking, optimism, hope, faith, visualization vs negative thinking, pessimism, dread, fear, stagnation. There was more scripture than I cared for but the overall message still resonated well. I am motivated to be much more careful and deliberate about the words I speak (and think) as I do believe you reap what you sow so it’s critically important to focus on good/positive to manifest health, wealth, love and your right personal expression.

[Monika · Rating 3 out of 5]

smart but clichéd

Unfortunately, every book on manifestation has to look similar. As a result, I find myself a bit bored after reading so much on the subject. On the other hand, there are also wise thoughts about entrusting oneself to Providence and giving space for God's work.

[Hollie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely fantastic! This is one I will read again and again!

[Jo Horan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not quite what I was expecting however worth the read.