
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 AllenLength42h 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
GenreSelf-Help
Length42 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 12, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Chapter 2: The World a Reflex of Mental States
2Introduction
27Chapter 3: The Way Out of Undesirable Conditions
3Historical Context
28Chapter 4: The Way Out of Undesirable Conditions
4Synopsis (Selection)
29Chapter 5: The Secret of Health, Success and Power
5As a Man Thinketh
30Chapter 6: The Secret of Abounding Happiness
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6Foreword
31Chapter 7: The Realization of Prosperity
7Thought and Character
32The Way of Peace
8Effect of Thought on Circumstances
33The Power of Meditation
9Effect of Thought on Health and the Body
34Star of Wisdom
10Thought and Purpose
35The Two Masters, Self and Truth
11The Thought-factor in Achievement
36The Acquirement of Spiritual Power
12Visions and Ideals
37The Realization of Selfless Love
13Serenity
38Entering into the Infinite
14Out from the Heart (Sequel to "As a Man Thinketh")
39Saints, Sages, and Saviors: The Law Of Service
15Foreword
40The Realization of Perfect Peace
161. The Heart and The Life
41All These Things Added
172. The Nature and Power of Mind
42Entering the Kingdom
183. Formation of Habit
431. The Soul’s Great Need
194. Doing and Knowing
442. The Competitive Laws and the Law of Love
205. First Steps in The Higher Life
453. The Finding of a Principle
216. Mental Conditions and Their Effects
464. At Rest in the Kingdom and All Things Added
227. Exhortation
47The Heavenly Life
23From Poverty to Power (aka The Realization of Prosperity and Peace)
481. The Divine Centre
24The Path to Prosperity
492. The Eternal Now
25Chapter 1: The Lesson of Evil
503. The "Original Simplicity"