Books with author James Lane Allen

One of the bestselling inspirational works of all time, James Allen's As a Man Thinketh has motivated and improved millions of lives. Having recently inspired Rhonda Byrne's The Secret, it is as relevant today as when it was first written. As a Man Thinketh is the seminal self-help book, empowering people with the knowledge that we control our thoughts and our thoughts determine our reality. James Allen gives the reader the principles and examples needed to master and shape our thoughts to reach all desired goals.

"As a Man Thinketh" is a literary essay by James Allen, first published in 1902. In more than a century it has become an inspirational classic, selling millions of copies worldwide and bringing faith, inspiration, and self healing to all who have encountered it. The title comes from the Bible: "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." -- Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 7

James Lane Allen In 1893 Allen moved to New York City, where he lived until his death. He was a contributor to Harper's Magazine, The Atlantic Monthly, and other popular magazines of the time. His novels include The Choir Invisible, which was a very popular best seller in 1897(December 21, 1849 – February 18, 1925) was an American novelist and short story writer whose work, including the novel A Kentucky Cardinal, often depicted the culture and dialects of his native Kentucky. His work is characteristic of the late-19th century local color era, when writers sought to capture the vernacular in their fiction. Allen has been described as "Kentucky's first important novelist.

"As a Man Thinketh" is a literary essay by James Allen, published in 1903. It was described by Allen as "... dealing with the power of thought, and particularly with the use and application of thought to happy and beautiful issues. Allen has tried to make the book simple, so that all can easily grasp and follow its teaching, and put into practice the methods which it advises. It shows how, in his own thought—world, each man holds the key to every condition, good or bad, that enters into his life, and that, by working patiently and intelligently upon his thoughts, he may remake his life, and transform his circumstances. It was also described by Allen as "A book that will help you to help yourself", "A pocket companion for thoughtful people", and "A book on the power and right application of thought.

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All this New-year's Day of 1850 the sun shone cloudless but wrought no thaw. Even the landscapes of frost on the window-panes did not melt a flower, and the little trees still keep their silvery boughs arched high above the jeweled avenues. During the afternoon a lean hare limped twice across the lawn, and there was not a creature stirring to chase it. Now the night is bitter cold, with no sounds outside but the cracking of the porches as they freeze tighter.

One of the bestselling inspirational works of all time, James Allen's As a Man Thinketh has motivated and improved millions of lives. It is as relevant today as when it was first written in 1902. As a Man Thinketh is the seminal self-help book, empowering people with the knowledge that we control our thoughts and our thoughts determine our reality. James Allen gives the reader the principles and examples needed to master and shape our thoughts to reach all your desired goals. This edition is all original and unabridged.