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Presented by:-Ashish Barapatre (13034)
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INTRODUCTION• "As a Man Thinketh" is a literary essay by JAMES ALLEN, published in 1902.
• The title is influenced by a verse in the BIBLE from the BOOK OF PROVERB, chapter 23, verse 7: “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.
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AUTHOR
JAMES ALLEN 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 ofinspiration to motivational and self-help authors.
James Allen (28 November 1864 – 24 January 1912)
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ABOUT THE BOOK
This book is based on bible proverbs and is divided into chapters as follows:-
• CHAPTER 1:-Thought and CharacterAllan writes “A man is literally what he thinks, his character
being the complete sum of all of his thoughts”.
• CHAPTER 2:-Effect of Thought on CircumstancesAllan writes that "The outer conditions of a person's
life will always be found to be harmoniously related to his inner state.
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CHAPTER3:-Effects of Thoughts on Health and
Body
Chapter 4: Thought and Purpose
Chapter 5: The Thought-Factor in Achievement
Chapter 6: Visions and Ideals
Chapter 7: Serenity
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MY OPINION ABOUT THE BOOK
• According to me this book has all the important morals which an individual if performs it in his day to day life he will be satisfied with his life.
• It tells you power of positive thinking and attitude.• Some of my favorite quotes:Thought and character are one. The dreamers are the saviors of the world.
• Basic idea of the book is Good thoughts will bring you good things in life, bad thoughts will bring you bad things
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OTHER BOOKS BY JAMES ALLEN
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• As a Man Thinketh (1902)• As a Man Thinketh (Authorized Edition, New York, Thomas Y. Crowell Company
publishers)• The Path of Prosperity (Copyright, 1907 by R. F. Fenno & Company, Barse & Hopkins
New York)• Poems of Peace, including the lyrical-dramatic poem Eolaus (1907)• Morning and Evening Thoughts (1909)• The Mastery of Destiny (1909)• From Passion to Peace (1910)• Eight Pillars of Prosperity (1911)• Man: King of Mind, Body and Circumstance (1911)• Light on Life’s Difficulties (1912)• Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success (1913)• Meditations; A Year Book (1913)• The Shining Gateway (1915)• The Divine Companion (1919)
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OTHER BOOK OF SAME GENRE
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