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Books by James Allen

James Allen (28 November 1864 – 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass-produced since its publication in 1902. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors.

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As a Man Thinketh

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Originally advertised as “a pocket companion for thoughtful people,” “As a Man Thinketh” by British lay philosopher James Allen is one of the earliest self-help books ever written. Described by the author as “a book on the power and right application of thought,” it is also one of the earliest sources on fundamental New Thought concepts such as the law of attraction.

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