The Complete Works of James Allen (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Wisdom & Empowerment Series: As a Man Thinketh, Eight Pillars of Prosperity, From Passion to Peace, The Heavenly Life, The Mastery of Destiny and moreBy James Allen
Length42h 38m
About this audiobook
The Complete Works of James Allen gathers the writings of one of the central voices of early twentieth-century inspirational literature, including the enduring As a Man Thinketh. Across essays, meditations, and aphoristic reflections, Allen explores the formative power of thought, the discipline of character, the ethics of self-mastery, and the spiritual laws he believed governed human destiny. His prose is lucid, elevated, and sermonic, drawing on biblical cadence, Stoic restraint, and the New Thought movement's confidence in mental causation. James Allen (1864–1912) wrote from a life marked by hardship, inward searching, and deliberate simplicity. Born in England and forced early into practical responsibilities after his father's death, he later withdrew from conventional ambition to pursue writing, contemplation, and moral philosophy. His work reflects both Victorian ideals of duty and a modernizing belief that personal transformation begins in the interior life, making his books less manuals of success than exercises in ethical awakening. This collection is recommended for readers interested in the origins of self-help, spiritual psychology, and concise moral prose. It rewards slow reading, offering not quick encouragement but a disciplined vision of thought, conduct, and purposeful living.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★★ 4.6 (118)
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GenreSelf-Help
Length42 hrs 38 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 12, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Works of James Allen (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5As a Man Thinketh
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6Foreword
7Thought and Character
8Effect of Thought on Circumstances
9Effect of Thought on Health and the Body
10Thought and Purpose
11The Thought-factor in Achievement
12Visions and Ideals
13Serenity
14Out from the Heart (Sequel to "As a Man Thinketh")
15Foreword
161. The Heart and The Life
172. The Nature and Power of Mind
183. Formation of Habit
194. Doing and Knowing
205. First Steps in The Higher Life
216. Mental Conditions and Their Effects
227. Exhortation
23From Poverty to Power (aka The Realization of Prosperity and Peace)
24Foreword
25The Path to Prosperity
26Chapter 1: The Lesson of Evil
27Chapter 2: The World a Reflex of Mental States
28Chapter 3: The Way Out of Undesirable Conditions
29Chapter 4: The Way Out of Undesirable Conditions
30Chapter 5: The Secret of Health, Success and Power
31Chapter 6: The Secret of Abounding Happiness
32Chapter 7: The Realization of Prosperity
33The Way of Peace
34The Power of Meditation
35Star of Wisdom
36The Two Masters, Self and Truth
37The Acquirement of Spiritual Power
38The Realization of Selfless Love
39Entering into the Infinite
40Saints, Sages, and Saviors: The Law Of Service
41The Realization of Perfect Peace
42All These Things Added
43Foreword
44Entering the Kingdom
451. The Soul’s Great Need
462. The Competitive Laws and the Law of Love
473. The Finding of a Principle
484. At Rest in the Kingdom and All Things Added
49The Heavenly Life
501. The Divine Centre
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