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The Power of Imagination: The Neville Goddard Treasury
Neville Goddard, one of the most fluent and charismatic New Thought preachers of the twentieth century.
"There is just one reason for life's phenomena. You can only determine the cause of what is happening to you by monitoring your own consciousness."
In the first chapter of THE POWER OF UNLIMITED IMAGINATION, Neville says these words. However, observing your consciousness is only the first step. The life-changing power is in understanding the role of imagination in shaping your consciousness. For so many years, Neville's message was centred on imagination. THE POWER OF UNLIMITED IMAGINATION is a collection of his most powerful speeches and public appearances from 1952 in San Francisco.
"There is just one reason for life's phenomena. You can only determine the cause of what is happening to you by monitoring your own consciousness."
In the first chapter of THE POWER OF UNLIMITED IMAGINATION, Neville says these words. However, observing your consciousness is only the first step. The life-changing power is in understanding the role of imagination in shaping your consciousness. For so many years, Neville's message was centred on imagination. THE POWER OF UNLIMITED IMAGINATION is a collection of his most powerful speeches and public appearances from 1952 in San Francisco.
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First published March 3, 2015
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Neville Goddard
1,385 books1,646 followersNeville Goddard was a writer, speaker and mystic. He taught various self-help methods for testing his own claim that the human imagination is omnificent, therefore God. He achieved popularity by reinterpreting the Bible and the poetry of William Blake.
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June 23, 2018
I don’t know if this book will ever read my ‘Read’ shelf. It’s filled with so many amazing ideas that I am unable to go in a liner fashion and finish the whole work—much like Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, 9 Vols..
This is a beautiful collection of most of Neville’s famous works. The formatting is beautiful. The compilers added icing to the cake by placing Israel Regardie’s ‘Neville, A Portrait’ at the beginning of the book. This is an important step, as Regardie’s essay on Neville gives a different viewpoint, thus helping the reader, especially those who may otherwise think Neville’s methods don’t work.
Regardless of anyone having any success following Neville’s teachings, I find Neville’s writings to be well thought out, precise, and so poetic that they never get boring in spite of a thousand repetitions.
If you are a long term fan of Neville Goddard, do read the article on his life written by Mitch Horowitz, during the launch of this book.
This is a beautiful collection of most of Neville’s famous works. The formatting is beautiful. The compilers added icing to the cake by placing Israel Regardie’s ‘Neville, A Portrait’ at the beginning of the book. This is an important step, as Regardie’s essay on Neville gives a different viewpoint, thus helping the reader, especially those who may otherwise think Neville’s methods don’t work.
Regardless of anyone having any success following Neville’s teachings, I find Neville’s writings to be well thought out, precise, and so poetic that they never get boring in spite of a thousand repetitions.
If you are a long term fan of Neville Goddard, do read the article on his life written by Mitch Horowitz, during the launch of this book.
April 11, 2016
Neville Goddard clearly understood the way reality works, sharing the same intuitive vision that Swedenborg, William Blake, and various Islamic mystics had. At times I wished he had been more faithful to the nuances of his topics, but he generally got around to them later in the book. Above all, he expertly clarified some vague thoughts I had about the relationship between imagination and the physical world.
December 30, 2017
Another short, not wholly-realized review.
Neville Goddard grew up in the time of William Isaac Thomas and Dorothy Swain Thomas and was a contemporary of Robert K. Merton. All these intellectuals spoke of the power of the mind, of self-communication and of internalized ideas in the development of self and of one's personal reality (my very rough take on and limited knowledge of their work). In general, Goddard does a fine job of inspiring one to convert his or her thinking, therefore converting his or her truth. This is a self-help book after all.
It's the other major aspect of the book that seemed a bit forced to me; Goddard attempts to link all things "Christianity" - God, Jesus, the cross, specific stories - to self, to imagination and to the entire universe of behavioral confirmation. Some of his associations worked, but many seemed contrived, like he was desperately trying to make everything fit into a tidy new spiritual movement. So thumbs up on the self-fulfilling prophesy aspect of the book and thumbs sideways on the Christianity tie-in.
I listened to this on Audible. The narrator, Mitch Horowitz, was superb.
Neville Goddard grew up in the time of William Isaac Thomas and Dorothy Swain Thomas and was a contemporary of Robert K. Merton. All these intellectuals spoke of the power of the mind, of self-communication and of internalized ideas in the development of self and of one's personal reality (my very rough take on and limited knowledge of their work). In general, Goddard does a fine job of inspiring one to convert his or her thinking, therefore converting his or her truth. This is a self-help book after all.
It's the other major aspect of the book that seemed a bit forced to me; Goddard attempts to link all things "Christianity" - God, Jesus, the cross, specific stories - to self, to imagination and to the entire universe of behavioral confirmation. Some of his associations worked, but many seemed contrived, like he was desperately trying to make everything fit into a tidy new spiritual movement. So thumbs up on the self-fulfilling prophesy aspect of the book and thumbs sideways on the Christianity tie-in.
I listened to this on Audible. The narrator, Mitch Horowitz, was superb.
October 22, 2021
As a non-christian who is fully aware of just how evil Christianity in all its forms has been, I wasn't sure I could get anything out of this book. As you can see by my rating, the value of the message was able to surpass the method. I share this to encourage others with the same hesitation. The bible was frankly used as a vehicle to teach what I feel is the antithesis of the religion that utilizes it; Personal empowerment and guiltless inherent divinity.
Goddard has identified the universal truth I think all of us who are deeply spiritual have identified, which is that we are all divine creators. The same conclusions he drew from Christianity can frankly be drawn from most if not all spiritual modalities. Nothing that's stated in this book or in his philosophies isn't already plainly observable or easily intuited for those who've been paying attention. We have a lot more power and influence over our circumstances than most of us were ever taught.
I think this book is a valuable tool for anyone who is just beginning to learn about their nature or is struggling to make things happen for themselves. I can't emphasize enough how much religious background really doesn't matter.
Goddard has identified the universal truth I think all of us who are deeply spiritual have identified, which is that we are all divine creators. The same conclusions he drew from Christianity can frankly be drawn from most if not all spiritual modalities. Nothing that's stated in this book or in his philosophies isn't already plainly observable or easily intuited for those who've been paying attention. We have a lot more power and influence over our circumstances than most of us were ever taught.
I think this book is a valuable tool for anyone who is just beginning to learn about their nature or is struggling to make things happen for themselves. I can't emphasize enough how much religious background really doesn't matter.
May 25, 2019
Might be the worst "book" I've listened to thus far. It is interesting, however, as a historical artefact, as it may be one of the first instances of the modern American self-help genre that now litter 20 - 30% of the shelf space in all bookstores. This is a collection of lectures the author made in the 50s in LA and SF, on using one's inner beliefs to will/manifest success into reality.
The author seems to liberally borrow words, phrases, and ideas from late 19th-century Protestant revival movements and sounds like a post-modern Christian preacher huckster himself. A lot of his ideas center on reading select passages from the OT/NT from the perspective of "God", and using the notion of divine creation as a model to which the reader can manifest success in life, I presume money, business etc.
A lot of the book read like knock-off transcendentalism, and it's unclear to me if the author himself really understood what he was saying, beyond some vague notions of the power of inner will to manifest "creativity".
I do see the seeds of a lot of modern self-help gurus in these words, especially Napoleon Hill, and all those that followed, like Tony Robbins.
Not really worth more than a few dollars, and doubtful even that much value. Not recommended.
The author seems to liberally borrow words, phrases, and ideas from late 19th-century Protestant revival movements and sounds like a post-modern Christian preacher huckster himself. A lot of his ideas center on reading select passages from the OT/NT from the perspective of "God", and using the notion of divine creation as a model to which the reader can manifest success in life, I presume money, business etc.
A lot of the book read like knock-off transcendentalism, and it's unclear to me if the author himself really understood what he was saying, beyond some vague notions of the power of inner will to manifest "creativity".
I do see the seeds of a lot of modern self-help gurus in these words, especially Napoleon Hill, and all those that followed, like Tony Robbins.
Not really worth more than a few dollars, and doubtful even that much value. Not recommended.
January 9, 2021
Wow! My absolute favorite book; my Bible. I've read and reread several times, highlighting, taking notes, referring to regularly. Neville Goddard was a profound spiritual thinker sharing ideas parallel to Buddha, Swedenborg, Esther Hicks, and present day metaphysical geniuses, such as Joe Dispenza.
Neville explains how our imagination creates our reality and the Jesus of the Bible is a metaphor for our consciousness. Everything in our lives is a result of our thoughts. You are the creator of your world, the I Am.
This collection of Neville's greatest writings will not disappoint. He writes in a clear, concise way that is easy to understand. Simple yet absolutely profound.
Neville explains how our imagination creates our reality and the Jesus of the Bible is a metaphor for our consciousness. Everything in our lives is a result of our thoughts. You are the creator of your world, the I Am.
This collection of Neville's greatest writings will not disappoint. He writes in a clear, concise way that is easy to understand. Simple yet absolutely profound.
November 18, 2024
The Power of Imagination: The Neville Goddard Treasury, is a collection of 10 books from Neville Goddard, all in one big book. They are all amazing to read if you want to connect with your spiritual side and discover how you can create the life you want using your infinite imagination. The book is full of teachings and examples from his readers and how they applied this amazing information.
May 2, 2016
A very thought provoking read on Christ consciousness and working towards embodying the Christ that is in us as a new creation. Fairly easy reading, but the concepts get a little deep and you find yourself re-reading parts. It is very counter intuitive to how we have been taught, but intuitive in helping to re-engage with the world with the understanding of Christ in us, a new creation. To quote Einstein, "imagination is more important than knowledge." This book builds on that.
August 20, 2020
This was one of the most empowering books I’ve read in awhile. The repetition of the theme never got monotonous because of Neville’s poetic style. He waxes mystical with such creative imagery while boldly stating powerful directives. The only thing I found a bit hard to swallow was his liberties in translating scripture, some of the interpretations seemed contrived, or worked in a way to meet his narrative. But, as with any other book, decide what works for you and leave the rest behind! Great read.
July 22, 2022
There's something in me that resonates on such a deep level with Neville's books and teaching. This book is no exception. I absolutely love the way he explains consciousness and all the different psychological states by quoting the Bible. Timeless wisdom and a real gem!
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July 24, 2020No rating. Repetitive and based deeply off the teachings of Christ and various stories from Christianity.
February 23, 2023
If you're into Law of Attraction stuff, this will be up your alley. If you're looking for practical application, there's not much (If you're looking for that, Mitch Horowitz is the closest I've found).
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February 1, 2021Our whole world was an imagination first.
October 29, 2022
Too much emphasis on Bible explanation and definition. Would expect more details on how to use your imagination and mind more specifically…
December 18, 2022
2.5 stars. Didn’t impress me much and leans heavily on the Bible.
October 28, 2025
My spiritual journey of self-discovery, exploring the universal laws, and manifesting began when I felt overwhelmed by my various unfortunate situations, which prompted me to search for the truth. It started with me listening to the audiobook and taking notes on The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy, and then I fell into the rabbit hole.
Eventually, I was introduced to Neville Goddard, and I became curious and learned about the law of assumption, which states that what you assume becomes reality. His teachings are based on the bible and personalized so that the reader can understand the universal/mental laws and learn how to use them to their advantage. He advocates an internal locus, the belief that you are the creator of your life and that there is no outside power beyond you; the only power is the “I AM”.
Neville tells you that you must have a mental diet that supports the life you want, including believing in your vision. That you need “right thinking,” which is righteousness, meaning being conscious of who you want to be, already having fulfilled your objective. To do the work, you have to do it by examining yourself uncritically and not associating yourself with the thing you observe. You must change what you are aware of.
Overall, I’d recommend reading this book.
Eventually, I was introduced to Neville Goddard, and I became curious and learned about the law of assumption, which states that what you assume becomes reality. His teachings are based on the bible and personalized so that the reader can understand the universal/mental laws and learn how to use them to their advantage. He advocates an internal locus, the belief that you are the creator of your life and that there is no outside power beyond you; the only power is the “I AM”.
Neville tells you that you must have a mental diet that supports the life you want, including believing in your vision. That you need “right thinking,” which is righteousness, meaning being conscious of who you want to be, already having fulfilled your objective. To do the work, you have to do it by examining yourself uncritically and not associating yourself with the thing you observe. You must change what you are aware of.
Overall, I’d recommend reading this book.
April 14, 2024
[li em português] Neville é um grande incentivador do uso da imaginação e que, ao meu ver, gera um certo desenvolvimento psíquico. Eu sei que isso não é ciência em si. Mas tem algo muito verdadeiro nas coisas que ele faz. É a primeira vez que esbarro com alguém falando de coisas que faço desde a infância. As pessoas falam que tenho uma fé muito forte e sempre notei que as minhas realizações são atrasadas em relação a minha imaginação. Aqui, encontrei vocabulário pra justificar as coisas. No fundo eu acho que quando estamos imaginando um futuro pretendido, nosso esforço e foco conflui em direção a meta. Sei que as vezes é sorte, mas nada me tira essa razão também. O fato é que tudo começa de algum ponto, que seja algo romântico e fantasioso - para os mais céticos. Concretizar não é pra muitos, de qualquer forma.
February 17, 2025
“Imagine that every word on this page represents a single sensory impression. To get the context, to understand my meaning, you focus your vision on the first word in the upper left-hand corner and then move your focus across the page from left to right, letting it fall on the words singly and successively. By the time your eyes reach the last word on this page you have extracted my meaning. Suppose, however, on looking at the page, with all the printed words thereon equally present, you decided to rearrange them. You could, by rearranging them, tell an entirely different story; in fact, you could tell many different stories.”
Dope concept - he relates this all to the bible. I’m doing some research on how this relates to Islam. I did one of the visualization exercises, and it happened the very next day. Exciting stuff
Dope concept - he relates this all to the bible. I’m doing some research on how this relates to Islam. I did one of the visualization exercises, and it happened the very next day. Exciting stuff
July 5, 2022
Quite repetitive in some ways, didn't dig the religious referencing as I'm not religious at all but rather pagan, and despite of that this was an interesting and easy read. Neville's interpretation of these religious texts in order to meet his narrative and to get his point across fascinated me in an odd way. I can see he's not the greatest on fully verbalizing what he wishes to say but if you reread some lines and pretend you're reading words of someone who's talking quickly and such then you can easily understand his points. I'd say it's a 3.5 since it was a a tad bit rushed.
October 26, 2024
This is such a wonderful book! I love how Succinct it is. as a 2ish hour audiobook its perfect while I clean my house.
It may be a 'higher grade' book, maybe not. Its written simply, and not much effort is put into convincing you. I feel like if I read this a year or two ago I wouldnt have got such value from it. You may need a good understanding of quantum spiritual teachings. By understanding I mean you believe it to be true.
This is a must experience for anyone who needs deeper clarity and embodiment. Its aha moment after aha moment.
Magical!
It may be a 'higher grade' book, maybe not. Its written simply, and not much effort is put into convincing you. I feel like if I read this a year or two ago I wouldnt have got such value from it. You may need a good understanding of quantum spiritual teachings. By understanding I mean you believe it to be true.
This is a must experience for anyone who needs deeper clarity and embodiment. Its aha moment after aha moment.
Magical!
April 16, 2025
Imagination, visualization is always the key...interpretation of Neville's texts makes great mystery...
Ask always by question...read it many times...then you get answer...on great mystery of the power of imagination...
Because imagination is inside us...
It generates...it creates...the will of that power...it manifests itself...
We dream...we visualize...we create...we are architects of own life...
Let manifest better life...
Ask always by question...read it many times...then you get answer...on great mystery of the power of imagination...
Because imagination is inside us...
It generates...it creates...the will of that power...it manifests itself...
We dream...we visualize...we create...we are architects of own life...
Let manifest better life...
August 17, 2020
Neville's one of the best at describing the true nature of reality, i.e. one limitless consciousness. He does draw on Biblical allegory and that might come off as sounding "religious" but that's not what Neville's about: he's about understanding the hidden message behind the symbolism. It's an excellent read although it might not qualify as exquisite prose.
September 23, 2024
I really enjoyed reading Goddard’s ideas and insights. I have found some preserved voice and video recordings of his on YouTube, and I wanted to read one of his books, and I am happy I did. I can say with certainty that I have never heard anyone else interpret the Christian BIBLE the way he does, though I have many of the ideas he espouses in the Eastern Tradition.
September 30, 2022
Amazing
Alot of repetition, but is needed and is one of those books you'll most likely have to re read to understand if you're new to the concept. I heard about Neville through Wayne Dyers teachings, I am forever grateful 🙏
Alot of repetition, but is needed and is one of those books you'll most likely have to re read to understand if you're new to the concept. I heard about Neville through Wayne Dyers teachings, I am forever grateful 🙏
May 17, 2023
This one goes right next to the Bible for me. So good, but only if you’re ready for it. Don’t pick this up if you aren’t a believer in manifestation and law of attraction. But if you are, this will be life- changing. Im on my second time reading it and will continue to for the rest of my life.
March 20, 2024
At this point, there's been nothing from Neville that I can consider bad. In this one he breaks down the story of Esau and Jacob as to why it relates to conscious awareness. If you've been confused by that story, it's explained here.
January 12, 2025
The power in this book comes from the simplicity of its message. We’re all responsible for the results we get from our lives. Change your thinking you change your life! This requires practice and persistence it is well worth the effort!
November 9, 2025
So far, it’s my least favourite book of Goddard’s. I think it’s because the editor took his words on Christ and the bible very literally and way too much emphasis was put upon that, instead of the spiritual side of his teachings.
February 14, 2019
Another must read by Neville!
March 14, 2019
The story is real miracle.
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