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The Writings of Florence Scovel Shinn (Includes The Shinn Biography): The Game of Life/ Your Word Is Your Wand/ The Power of the Spoken Word/ The Secret Door to Success

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I discovered her when a self help site featured her writings.

Florence, in her writing is a very conscious, and enlightened woman who uses metaphor to great effect. This is four books in one volume, and its value way exceeds the price.

Many of her examples are derived from the Bible, and adapted to our personal situations. One such case is blowing down the walls of Jericho. The walls of Jericho represent our fears which need to be dissolved. I feel like she opened up my mind with some of these metaphors, and I nderstood them in a new way.

She is a metaphysical writer, and her wisdom, and sage advice permeates. One piece of advice is not to talk to everyone about your business, and plans. This, I found helpful because I had made the mistake of talking about it to the wrong person. The world is full of wet blanket people who will instil doubt in your goals. Doubt divides the path.

Her writing style is fascinating and never dull, and reminds me a little of Napoleon Hill. I hope you found this review helpful.

One of the many stories in this book is the inner meaning of Snow White, and Ali Baba.

The only caveat in this book is, if you are resistant to the Bible, you may not like this book so much, as it does have a strong spiritual element.

There are also many affirmations used throughout this book. My favorite one is: That which I seek is also seeking me.

I whole heartedly recommend this book.

This tremendous book was given to me by a great friend over thirty years ago. I'm not religious and felt uncomfortable at first with all the references to God so I substituted "The Power" instead, which works for me. However, the life lessons she so eloquently and yet simply tells are truly invaluable. When things start to go wrong either in my life or in my thinking I trot out The Game of Life and read it again to put myself on track. Although I used to give this book to friends I found that most of them didn't read it so now I tell them about the book and let them buy it for themselves if they're really interested. I've never seen reviews for a book that ALL give it five stars, but it deserves it. Mrs. Shinn still influences many with her wonderful insights.

I first read the Game of life and how to play it over 30 yrs ago. The price of the book was $... Florence has never let me down. The pages of my book are worn down and brittle. But so many changes in a person life are reflected there. My book is like my family Bible and will be with me till the end.

Thanks Florence. You and Sarah Ban Breathnach changed my life. I will/can never go back.

This is a great book, but if you are not "biblical" it could be a tad (I said tad!) of a turn-off. If that is the case, then read Shakti Gawain's Creative Visualization OR Louise Hay. They are all really the same books just written at different times. However, Florence wrote first, so she gets 6 stars.

The Writings of Florence Scovel Shinn surpass most books I have read in the four decades I have been reading. Her books are so wonderful, that I STILL re-read them, because their flowing truth, and absolute clarity never let me down.
I began reading her work so long ago, and was captivated by her writings from the first line on.
To this day, her books are among my all time favorites. They will uplift you, help you grow, and help you create the life you truly want to live. HIGHLY recommended as the classics they are, and will continue to be. 1,000 stars!

Florence Shinn is not as well known as she should be. She was an American artist, Metaphysics teacher and author, who lived from 1871-1940.

The four books contained in this collection are her best and are full of profound wisdom that bears reading and re-reading. They also have a remarkable and rare property: dipping into them at random in times of need, very often turns up just the truth or solution that you require.

She had a wonderful way with words, generating many memorable quotations:
"If one asks for success and prepares for failure, he will get the situation he has prepared for."

"Intuition is a spiritual faculty and does not explain, but simply points the way."

"Giving opens the way to receiving."

"We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation."

"The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy."

Her writing style is a little archaic, but paradoxially it makes her words sink in even more, and the perceptive truths in these books are both timeless and modern.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in personal or spiritual growth, and to anyone interested in finding, fulfilling and exceeding their potential.

Florence Scovel Shinn has many true, personal and inspiring stories to tell to each one of us that spans all generations. Her positive and practical approach to life teaches us how to CREATE what we want to get out of our lives and how to bring that into fruition through an open mind and prayer. Ms. Shinn was creating this positive self-help approach to life generations before the phrase 'self-help' was even coined. I continue to reap benefit from her book as I periodically reread it for direction and inspiration. Anyone who enjoys reading Emmet Fox or Dr. Norman Vincent Peale(both of whom reviewed her book) will enjoy her spiritually practical and humorously laced writings. A book everyone can benefit from!

"The Game of Life" -and how to play it- has to be the greatest book on positive thinking ever written! This little book was introduced to me by a friend and my life has changed since the first day I opened it. I suffered from various illness such as Hypertension and Respitory problems. When I read this book it taught me to let go of the anger and hatred in my life. By doing so, I also let go of the illness in my body & the clutter in my mind. This book set me free from the burdens of a hard pain-filled life.

I learned a lot about God and man as being one in the spirit. This brought me so close to God that I could feel His spirit with me when I prayed. "The Game of Life..." taught me how to use the power of words to heal my body, mind, and spirit. For that, I will be forever grateful to Florence Scovel Shinn.

If you are faced with mounting problems and your whole world seems to be tumbling down around you, you need to read this book! If you feel as though you cannot go on and like you have no one, you need to read this book! If you feel unloved or that God does not love you, you need to read this book! GET IT TODAY!!!

This outstanding work by Florence Scovel Shinn was the precursor to all the modern "self-help" inspriational writings. I know her teachings are accurate because they have worked for me and the hundreds of people to whom I have referred the "Writings/Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn"

I was introduced to the book "The Game of Life..." quite by accident and subsequently went on to purchase the complete volume of her writings (which included her biography) the result of that experience has made a tremendous difference in my relationship with God and my whole spritual persona. It is a "must-read" for those who desire success in and from their lives.

I was introduced to this marvelous piece of literature in 1999 and since that time in a multi-level effect, I have introduced it to over three hundred people. It is the most profound spirtual/inspirational book I have ever read, other than the Bible. In fact, it helped me to understand and appreciate the Scriptures more fully. As the late Dr. Norman Vincent Peale wrote,..."that he had long used her teachings and found them to work" is an understatement. Whenever I give this book as a gift, I inscribe it with the following text..."for edification and application." When the principles of God's word are applied to the letter, the manifestation is instantaneous. I am so glad that I've learned the "secret" (via Florence Scovel Shinn)of how to (play) the "Game of Life," carefully (use) "Your Word is Your Wand," (watched) the "Power of the Spoken Word" and (implemented)"The Secret Door to Success." Life has never been better and my relationship with God is getting to be what it's supposed to be; faith and trust.