This Thing Called Life (The New Thought Library Series) [Hardcover]

Ernest Holmes (Author)

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Publication Date: January 27, 1997 | Series: New Thought Library

2010 Reprint of 1943 edition. This is a powerful little book. It explains how our thinking becomes the law of our life and that instead of blaming God for our suffering and our challenges we should understand the need to change our thinking, which will, in turn, change our life. This isn't as easy as it might appear, but can we done with effort and practice. The goal is to understand that we are co-creators with God, and connected to the All Knowing. Ernest Holmes (1887-1960) founded Religious Science, an important part of the New Thought movement. Schooled in Christian Science, he moved to Los Angeles in 1912. Holmes published his first book, Creative Mind in 1919, and followed it up with Creative Mind and Success, and then The Science of Mind in 1926. Holmes had an immense influence on New Age beliefs, particularly his core philosophy that we create our own reality.

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About the Author

Ernest Holmes (1887 – 1960) was the founder of the worldwide Religious Science Movement. A uniquely gifted scholar with a vast command of the world’s spiritual philosophies, his magnum opus, The Science of Mind, has been in continuous print since 1926. Other inspirational works include Creative Mind, This Thing Called You, The Art of Life, Creative Mind and Success, Love and Law, The Hidden Power of the Bible, and many others.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Hardcover: 153 pages
• Publisher: Tarcher (January 27, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874778670
• ISBN-13: 978-0874778670
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #703,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (1887-1960) was an avid student of the world's spiritual systems. He found in these a common denominator he called the Science Mind, a practical philosophy for abundant living. Beginning as self-educated lecturer, Holmes developed a large following of students and went on to formalize his work by founding Science of Mind magazine, an educational institute, and the United Church Religious Science. His writings have inspired the work of countless clergy, business leaders, physicians, and psychologists and have helped to shape the guiding principles of the modern human potential movement, both spiritual and secular. Born and raised in Maine, Holmes spent much of his adult life in California.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Blame God, March 3, 2005

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MythDoctor "Myth Doctor" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: This Thing Called Life (The New Thought Library Series) (Hardcover)

This is a powerful little book. It explains how our thinking becomes the law of our life and that if we are sitting around blaming God for our suffering and our challenges, we are misinformed. We must learn to change our thinking which will change our life. This isn't as easy as it sounds but it becomes doable when we understand that we are co-creators with God, and connected to the All Knowing. When I was Editor of Science of Mind magazine, and a spiritual counselor at Agape, I was so fortunate to be focusing my attention on Dr. Holmes's writings and teachings almost 24/7. The end result of all my focused positive thought did change my life and will change yours. Your life experiences must change because, as Dr. Holmes teaches, it is the Law of Attraction - like attracts like. Thinking about health, draws health. Thinking about success, draws success. But the proof is in trying this thinking for yourself. I guarantee it - even Doubting Thomas's will be convinced by this book. Elaine Maginn Sonne, Ph.D., Author of Legends of the Stones and other books on empowerment.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small book.... BIG topic, February 10, 2006

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This review is from: This Thing Called Life (The New Thought Library Series) (Hardcover)

I read this book in a study group. It was an amazingly concise explaination of some major concepts. If you believe that God is always in us and around us, that our thoughts make our world and that we can access the power of God to co-create our universe or if you've suspected any of those things might be true, you will enjoy this book. It may even help you explain some "new thought" ideas to all those people who think you're too "woo woo"

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loving Life!, May 30, 2009

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This review is from: This Thing Called Life (The New Thought Library Series) (Hardcover)

Want to "create" life as you wish it? Or just to understand why some can and some can't? This is a great book that explains it simply. Not another "airy-fairy Eckart Tolle mass-of-confusion" book. Simple and to the point...the way it should be. Life is not difficult. Some events may be challenging, but life itself is not. This book tells about simplifying the act of living while it calms the soul.