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 (Paperback)

by Florence Scovel Shinn (Author)

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In addition to Florence Scovel Shinn's four books, this special edition contains the only biography of Shinn that includes photographs and illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 355 pages
• Publisher: DeVorss & Company; Fourth Printing edition (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875166105
• ISBN-13: 978-0875166100
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,013 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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95 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 22, 2006

By	L. Power "nlp trainer" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)

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.

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. If you were to find this review helpful, please click yes.

63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable for Life, March 17, 2004

By A Customer

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.

58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 30 years, July 17, 2003

By	S. ramirez "52 and not counting" (san antonio, texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.