The Wisdom of James Allen II: Three Classic Works from the author of As a Man Thinketh, includes; Light on Life's Difficulties, Above Life's Turmoil, The Life Triumphant [Paperback]

James Allen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wisdom of James Allen | Publication Date: December 5, 2002

James Allen, a 19th century English writer, is best known as the author of the best-selling, inspirational classic, As a Man Thinketh. For over a hundred years, this timeless work has motivated readers to lead more successful, effective, and peaceful lives. James Allen is also the author of over twenty other books, that are lesser known but equally powerful. The Wisdom of James Allen II is the second book in the Laurel Creek James Allen Wisdom series. It combines 3 of his classic works in one volume and includes: Light of Life’s Difficulties, Above Life’s Turmoil, and The Life Triumphant.

James Allen was an advocate of ethics in all the areas of our lives. His goal was to reveal universal spiritual principles to the masses in order to relieve people of their suffering, empower the individual, and thus uplift humanity. Allen's works focus on teaching personal responsibility, finding the cause of personal problems within our own selves, and revealing how each of us can harness our personal power to master our own destinies. The wisdom contained in his works provides a valuable guide for life.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The Wisdom of James Allen II is the second volume in a projected 6-volume set of The Complete Works of James Allen published by Laurel Creek Press. (The first volume in this series is titled: The Wisdom of James Allen: 5 Classic Works including, As a Man Thinketh, The Path to Prosperity, The Mastery of Destiny, The Way of Peace, & Entering the Kingdom ISBN: 1-889606-00-6 $9.95) Each Wisdom of James Allen volume in the Laurel Creek James Allen Wisdom series groups 3 to 5 of James Allen's short works into one book. Edited for contemporary readers by Andy Zubko (compiler and editor of The Treasury of Spiritual Wisdom), the works contained in each volume are complete and unabridged. For clarity, Zubko's editing features dividing each chapter into subcategories, and rendering obscure or archaic words, phrases, and punctuation into modern usage. James Allen often used the generic masculine, as was the common practice of his time. This was retained in order to remain true to his voice.

The next volume in this series, The Wisdom of James Allen III, contains 4 more Classic Works, including: Out from the Heart, Byways of Blessedness, From Passion to Peace, and The Heavenly Life. Volume 3 will be available by Spring 2003.

From the Author

"I looked around upon the world and saw that it was shadowed by sorrow and scorched by the fierce fires of suffering. And I looked for the cause. I looked around, but I could not find it. I looked in books, but I could not find it. I looked within, and found there both the cause and the self-made nature of that cause. I looked again, and deeper, and found the remedy. I found one Law, the Law of Love; one Life, the life of adjustment to that Law; one Truth, the Truth of a conquered mind and a quiet and obedient heart. And I dreamed of writing books which would help men and women, whether rich or poor, learned or unlearned, worldly or unworldly to find within themselves the source of all success, all happiness, accomplishment, all truth. And the dream remained with me, and at last became substantial; and now I send forth these books into the world on a mission of healing and blessedness, knowing that they cannot fail to reach the homes and hearts of those who are waiting and ready to receive them."

--James Allen

from the Foreword

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Laurel Creek Press (December 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889606073
• ISBN-13: 978-1889606071
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,638,939 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James Allen (1864-1912) was an Englishman who retired from the business world to pursue a lifestyle of writing and contemplation. His books are classics in the fields of inspiration and spirituality. Although best known for As a Man Thinketh, he authored several other books that deal with the power of thought including THE PATH OF PROSPERITY, EIGHT PILLARS OF PROSPERITY and James Allen's BOOK OF MEDITATION FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR.

Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.