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James Allen (1864-1912) was a British writer most famous for his inspirational poetry and work, as well as an early leader of the self-help movement. "As a Man Thinketh" (1903), his best known work, has been a significant source of inspiration for many self-help authors. Allen's 1908 book "The Life Triumphant" concentrates on mastering one's mind and desires in order to live a happier and more successful life, focusing on the ideas of "right thinking" and self-control. Contents include: "Faith and Courage", "Manliness, Womanliness, and Sincerity", "Energy and Power", "Self-control and…mehr

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James Allen (1864-1912) was a British writer most famous for his inspirational poetry and work, as well as an early leader of the self-help movement. "As a Man Thinketh" (1903), his best known work, has been a significant source of inspiration for many self-help authors. Allen's 1908 book "The Life Triumphant" concentrates on mastering one's mind and desires in order to live a happier and more successful life, focusing on the ideas of "right thinking" and self-control. Contents include: "Faith and Courage", "Manliness, Womanliness, and Sincerity", "Energy and Power", "Self-control and Happiness", "Right Thinking and Repose", "Calmness and Resource", "Insight and Nobility", etc. James Allen (1864-1912) was a British writer most famous for his inspirational poetry and being an early leader of the self-help movement. "As a Man Thinketh" (1903), his best known work, has been a significant source of inspiration for many self-help authors. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an Essay on Self Help by Russel H. Conwell.
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James Allen (1864-1912) A pioneer of the self-help movement, James Allen was a British philosophical writer. Born in 1864 in Leicester, England Allen had to leave school at a young age to work to support his family. At 38, he retired and moved to a small cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, England with his wife and daughter. It was here that he produced 19 works over a span of nine years. In 1903, Allen wrote As A Man Thinketh which earned him praise world over. While he never attained fame or wealth, Allen influenced many popular self-help writers, including Napoleon Hill. Allen died in 1912, at the age of 47.