The Game of Life and How to Play It (Prosperity Classic) [Paperback]

Florence Scovel Shinn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1978

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The world's most celebrated "success" book and guide on how to "WIN" in life through positive attitudes and affirmations.


First published in 1925, this book has inspired thousands of people around the world to find a sense of purpose and belonging. It asserts that life is not a battle but a game of giving and receiving, and that whatever we send out into the world will eventually be returned to us. This little book will help you discover how your mind and its imaging faculties play leading roles in the game of life.

With her classic book, THE GAME OF LIFE AND HOW TO PLAY IT, Florence Scovel Shinn established herself as one of the most down-to-earth, practical, and helpful prosperity writers of her era. With a timeless message and the ability to explain success principles and how they work in an entertaining style, her writings are still considered the leaders in prosperity literature today.

Editorial Reviews

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One secret of her success was that she was always herself . . . colloquial, informal, friendly, and humorous. She herself was very spiritual . . . and taught by familiar, practical, and everyday examples. --Emmet Fox

By studying and practicing the principles laid down in this book, one may find prosperity, solve problems, have better health, achieve personal relations-in a word, win the game of life. --Norman Vincent Peale

The Game of Life and How to Play It, by Florence Scovel Shinn, helped me crystallize my own thinking and moved me forward on the path to where I am today. --Louise Hay

From the Publisher

Charles William Daniel (1871-1955) was a maverick free-thinker whose tiny publishing house had august links with many of the most influential thinkers and movements of the 20th century. To wit, copies of Daniel's books could be found in the library at Ghandi's ashram. This spirit lived on after his death, and the company maintained its niche by publishing definitive texts on a variety of spiritual and esoteric subjects. Many of these titles, notably those on Aromatherapy and Bach Flower remedies, have become standard works on the subject. When the C.W. Daniel list went looking for a new home, the Vermilion and Rider imprints were the natural place for this wonderful collection of authors. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 95 pages
• Publisher: DeVorss & Company; DeVorss Publications edition (June 1, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875162576
• ISBN-13: 978-0875162577
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Florence Scovel Shinn carried out her work in the first half of the 20th century. Through her teachings and numerous books, she was a profound influence on Louise Hay and other pioneers of personal transformation. Florence is Deceased.

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143 of 151 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book will change your Life!, August 4, 1999

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Zane Aveton (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Game of Life and How to Play It (Paperback)

I have read many self development books yet it was this book that made me finally understand how simple it really is. There are distinct Laws of the Universe that when acknowledged and applied correctly will bring you everything that is yours by Divine Right.

As a society in general, we have been led to believe that life is much more difficult than it really is. Success in all areas of your Life is not hard to attain at all-- that is of course, if you know the game and how to play it!

Read this book and change the way you look at yourself and more importantly how you look at every situation. Remember-it's not the situation- it's how you look at the situation that shapes your destiny.

I can not stress enough the positive impact that you will see happen in your life and the people's lives around you when you read this book and apply the principles and affirmations. You will begin to see all your dreams start to come true right before your eyes and you'll find yourself saying, "I can't believe it was that simple..."

I thank K. Orlich for recommending this book to me...and I thank Amazon.com for always having it in stock. Read this simple book--and more importantly--apply what you have learned and you will truly change your life.

71 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keys to a wonderful, winning life you deserve!!!!!!, March 17, 2004

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The Good Girl Reviewers "goodgirlbookclubonline" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Game of Life for Women and How to Play It: An Unpdated Edition of the Prosperity Classic (Paperback)

Shinn is an author whose work transcends time and culture. The Game of Life for Women: And How to Play it is necessary read for today's woman. Inherently women read numerous magazines and publications to learn how to become more confident, become successful, meet the person they can love forever, develop higher self-esteem, and much more. Why waste the money month after month when you can own such a wonderful, life-changing book that will empower you from day one. Shinn tells stories of how other women have changed their world for the better through the positive power of Jesus Christ, speaking loving and positive thoughts about themselves, and becoming a cheerful giver. Shinn reminds us that the Kingdom of God is within us and God is the source of all our good, and our supply. There really is not anything a woman cannot have if she puts God first and changes her attitude (which shapes her words). Life is a Game and this book teaches you how to play to win!

Reviewed by J. Coffey for www.goodgirlbookclubonline.com The GOOD GIRL Book Club

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unfailing Absolute Truth in the Universal Laws of Life, April 11, 2004

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Barbara Rose (BornToInspire.com) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Game of Life (Paperback)

Florence Scovel Shinn brings a true and divine book to humanity in order to rise above all negativity and embrace our true heritage as divine beings.

This wonderful gem of a book covers the law of prosperity, the power of the word, the law of nonresistance, the laws of karma and forgiveness, impressing the subconscious mind, love, intuition and your inner guidance, your divine self expression and denials and affirmations. The beautiful and beneficial teachings quote the words of Jesus Christ many times, explaining their meaning and application in your life. This is an important book to refer back to whenever you are in doubt, as well as if you are trying to figure out how to move forward on your path with the ease, prosperity, and divine purpose you have.

Highly recommended for its unfailing Divine Truth.
Barbara Rose, author of "Stop Being the String Along: A Relationship Guide to Being THE ONE" and 'If God Was Like Man'
Editor of inspire! magazine